An industry-informed evidence standard for digital asset verification, compliance documentation, custody-control records, source-of-funds clarity, sanctions risk review, and institutional due diligence.
Become a 1CAD Protocol Partner and implement the protocol for your clients. Gain formal partner status, technical support, and market visibility as a digital asset compliance provider.
The 1CAD Protocol Partner Program enables compliance providers, legal firms, audit firms, and institutional service providers to deliver 1CAD Protocol implementation services to their clients. Protocol Partners gain formal designation, protocol tools, technical support, and marketing benefits.
Protocol Partner status is not the same as IDAA Membership.
Protocol Partner status is for firms that implement the 1CAD Protocol for their own clients — it grants implementation rights, a partner ID, tools and a partner-directory listing. Membership is a separate programme for supporting the standard and accessing resources, intelligence and the professional network, and does not include implementation rights. The two can be held together, but neither includes the other. See IDAA Membership →
Receive a unique partner ID (e.g., "1CAD Protocol Partner #001") and a partner certificate for client presentations and due diligence documentation.
Access to 1CAD Protocol documentation templates, vault architecture specifications, blockchain verification tools, and AML integration guides.
Dedicated technical support channel for protocol implementation questions, case documentation guidance, and regulatory escalation pathways.
Authority to submit cases to IDAA Public Case Registry on behalf of clients, with priority processing and dedicated case manager support.
Listed in the IDAA website Protocol Partner directory with logo, description, and contact information. Use of the "1CAD Protocol Partner" designation in marketing materials.
Early access to protocol v1.1+ updates, regulatory intelligence briefings, and participation in protocol working group discussions.
Discounted access to 1CAD Protocol training programs and certification exams for your team members.
Potential client referrals from IDAA for institutions seeking 1CAD Protocol implementation partners.
Email [email protected] with company details, team qualifications, compliance infrastructure overview, and professional liability insurance certificate.
IDAA conducts due diligence review (10-15 business days): company registry verification, regulatory standing check, professional qualifications assessment, and infrastructure evaluation.
Upon preliminary approval, receive invoice for £2,000 application fee. Payment triggers final review and partner board decision.
IDAA Board approves the partnership and assigns a unique partner ID. Receive the partner agreement and invoice for annual fee (£10,000).
Upon annual fee payment, receive the partner certificate, protocol implementation toolkit, technical support access, and listing on IDAA website.
Join the network of 1CAD Protocol implementation partners.
Apply to Become a PartnerNo. Protocol Partner status is granted to corporate entities only (companies, law firms, audit firms, professional service providers). Individual professionals should consider IDAA Professional Membership instead.
Partner status expires, access to protocol tools and technical support is revoked, and the listing is removed from the IDAA website. Previously issued case documentation remains valid.
Yes. IDAA reserves the right to revoke partner status for regulatory enforcement actions, professional misconduct, protocol standards violations, or failure to maintain insurance coverage.
No. Protocol Partner status is open to entities worldwide. Providers must comply with local regulations in jurisdictions where they operate.