The DeFi Education Foundation, a newly launched nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, aims to educate lawmakers about decentralized finance (DeFi), protect software developers, and advocate for sound DeFi policies. On August 13, 2025, the foundation partnered with venture capital firm a16z Crypto to formally request that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) establish regulatory safe harbor provisions for blockchain applications. This proposal seeks to exempt decentralized finance frontends, NFT platforms, crypto wallets, and other crypto applications from broker-dealer registration requirements under SEC rules. Advocates argue that these protections are essential to facilitate the on-chain trading of tokenized securities and provide clear regulatory guidance for developers operating in the evolving crypto market. The DeFi Education Foundation also announced it will accept tax-deductible donations to support its mission.