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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.

Digital Asset Evidence Standards Initiative
1CAD PROTOCOL STANDARD

Membership

Join IDAA as an institutional member to support digital asset standards development and gain access to protocol resources, regulatory intelligence, and industry collaboration.

IDAA membership is designed for institutions, professional firms, and individuals committed to advancing digital asset compliance standards. Members gain access to protocol resources, regulatory insights, and a network of compliance professionals, legal experts, and industry leaders.

Membership is not the same as Protocol Partner status.

Membership means you join IDAA to support standards development and access resources, intelligence and the professional network — it does not authorise you to deliver the 1CAD Protocol to clients. Protocol Partner status is a separate programme for firms that implement the protocol for their own clients. The two can be held together, but neither includes the other. See the Protocol Partner Program →

Membership Tiers

Corporate
Corporate Member
£5,000
per year
For compliance providers, custodians, exchanges, RWA platforms, and institutional service providers that want to support and stay close to the 1CAD standard.
  • Monthly regulatory intelligence briefings
  • Protocol documentation and reference resources
  • Input into protocol working group discussions
  • Annual conference attendance (1 ticket included)
  • Access to member-only webinars and training
  • Listed in IDAA member directory
  • Networking with institutional participants
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Associate
Associate Member
£1,000
per year
For smaller compliance firms, consultants, legal boutiques, and professional service providers seeking protocol access and community engagement.
  • Protocol reference rights for client work
  • Access to documentation templates
  • Quarterly regulatory updates
  • Community forum access
  • Educational resources and case studies
  • Discounted training and certification programs
  • Regional workshop invitations
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Professional
Professional Member
£500
per year
For compliance specialists, legal counsel, auditors, and individual professionals working in digital asset compliance and regulatory frameworks.
  • Individual protocol reference access for professional use
  • CPD credits for training programs
  • Certification exam eligibility
  • Networking events and peer collaboration
  • Access to research and white papers
  • Member directory listing (optional)
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Application Process

Step 1: Submit membership application via email to [email protected] with your organization details and membership tier selection.

Step 2: IDAA Board reviews application (typically 5-7 business days).

Step 3: Upon approval, receive invoice and membership agreement.

Step 4: Payment confirmation triggers membership activation and access to member resources.

Payment Methods

Bank Transfer: UK bank transfer to IDAA account (details provided in invoice).

International Wire: SWIFT payment accepted for international members.

Digital Assets: USDC/USDT payments accepted (converted to GBP at time of payment).

Payment Terms: Net 30 days from invoice date. Annual memberships renew automatically unless cancelled 30 days before renewal date.

Why Join IDAA?

IDAA is a standards initiative dedicated to digital asset verification and compliance documentation. By joining IDAA, you contribute to industry-informed standards designed to make blockchain transactions easier for banks, legal counsel, auditors and compliance teams to review.

Our members shape the future of digital asset compliance, influence protocol development, and gain competitive advantage through early access to regulatory intelligence and best practices.

Questions about membership?

Contact our membership team for more information.

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