Binance SAFU, or Secure Asset Fund for Users, is an emergency insurance fund established by Binance in July 2018 to reimburse victims of security breaches.
Benefits include increased security, peace of mind for traders, and rapid recovery during emergencies on Binance.
Binance allocates around 10% of trading fees to the SAFU, stored separately to cover losses from hacks or security issues.
SAFU works by depositing 10% of trading fees into a secure wallet for potential reimbursement during security breaches.
Although SAFU provides added security, there are no legal guarantees for payouts, and it's not comprehensive insurance.
Users are encouraged to employ additional security practices like Two-Factor Authentication and whitelisting withdrawal addresses.
The concept of SAFU originated from Binance's CEO's reassurance during a system maintenance, leading to the establishment of the fund.
Staying SAFU in crypto involves choosing secure exchanges, enabling all security features, and staying informed about scams and phishing attempts.
The stay SAFU mantra emphasizes maintaining security measures to protect assets and avoid falling victim to cyber threats.
The SAFU meme originated from a mispronunciation by a YouTuber in response to a CEO's assurance about funds being secure.