Managing rules
Adding a rule
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Navigate to the policy
Tap Settings, then Policies, and select the specific policy you want to edit (admin or vault).
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Add a new rule
Tap Rules, then select Add rule.
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Configure the rule
Fill in the following fields, then tap Done:
- Operation — Select the specific operation type this rule will control (e.g., Withdraw, User management).
- Quorum — Tap Quorum is to select the pool of users allowed to approve this operation.
- Approvals required — Define the number of approvals required from that quorum pool.
- Sub-quorum (Optional) — Tap Add sub-quorum to enforce stricter security, requiring a set number of approvals from a specific subgroup before the general quorum can be met.
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Finalize
Back on the Rules screen, the new rule is tagged New. Tap Continue, review your settings, and tap Save changes. You will be prompted to submit biometric approval — quorum approval is required.
Operations not covered by specific rules will automatically follow the default Any vault operation or Any admin operation rule.
Editing a rule
1
Navigate to the policy
Tap Settings, then Policies, and select the relevant policy.
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Open the rule
Tap Rules, then tap the options menu (…) next to the rule you want to change and select Edit rule.
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Modify parameters
Update any of the following:
- Operation — Change the action that triggers the rule.
- Quorum members — Update the base quorum members eligible to approve the request.
- Threshold — Change the number of approvals required.
- Sub-quorums — Add or remove sub-quorum requirements.
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Save changes
Tap Continue, review the updated rule configuration, and tap Save changes. Follow the prompts to submit biometric approval — quorum approval is required.
Deleting a rule
1
Navigate to the policy
Tap Settings, then Policies, and select the relevant policy.
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Delete the rule
Tap Rules, then tap the options menu (…) next to the rule you want to remove and select Delete rule.
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Save changes
Tap Continue, then Save changes. Follow the prompts to submit biometric approval — quorum approval is required.
Base quorum members
The base quorum defines the pool of users — admins or operators — eligible to approve a specific operation within a policy.Editing base quorum members
1
Navigate to the policy
Tap Settings, then Policies, and select the relevant policy (admin or vault).
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Open the rule
Tap Rules, then tap the options menu (…) next to the rule you want to modify and select Edit rule.
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Update members
Tap the Quorum is field to select or deselect approvers.
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Save changes
Tap Done to save the rule. Follow the prompts to submit biometric approval — quorum approval is required. Once quorum is met, Anchorage Digital will review the operation.
Editing base quorum approvals
1
Navigate to the policy
Tap Settings, then Policies, and select the relevant policy.
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Open the rule
Tap Rules, then tap the options menu (…) next to the rule and select Edit rule.
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Update the threshold
Scroll down to Number of approvals required and select the new amount.
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Save changes
Tap Done to save the rule. Follow the prompts to submit biometric approval — quorum approval is required.
Sub-quorums
Sub-quorums add an additional security layer to a rule. They ensure an operation cannot be completed unless a specific number of approvals are received from a designated group (e.g., “2 approvals from the Legal Team”). Multiple sub-quorums can be added to any rule.Sub-quorum members are always selected from the base quorum, so every sub-quorum approver is also part of the base quorum.
Adding a sub-quorum
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Navigate to the rule
Tap Settings, then Policies, select the relevant policy, tap Rules, and tap the options menu (…) next to the target rule and select Edit rule.
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Add the sub-quorum
Scroll down and tap Add sub-quorum.
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Select members and set threshold
Select members from the base quorum pool and tap Continue. Set the number of required approvals for this group and tap Continue.
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Name and review
Enter a name and optional description for the sub-quorum. Review the details, adding more sub-quorums if needed.
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Save changes
Tap Done to save the rule. Follow the prompts to submit biometric approval — quorum approval is required.
Editing sub-quorum details
Administrators can update the name or description of an existing sub-quorum.1
Navigate to the rule
Tap Settings, then Policies, select the relevant policy, tap Rules, and tap the options menu (…) next to the parent rule and select Edit rule.
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Open sub-quorum settings
Scroll down to the sub-quorum section. Tap the options menu for the sub-quorum and select Edit details.
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Make changes
Update the name or description and tap Finish.
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Save changes
Tap Done to save the rule. Follow the prompts to submit biometric approval — quorum approval is required.
Editing sub-quorum members
1
Navigate to the rule
Tap Settings, then Policies, select the relevant policy, tap Rules, and tap the options menu (…) next to the parent rule and select Edit rule.
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Open member settings
Scroll down to the sub-quorum section. Tap the options menu for the sub-quorum and select Edit approvers.
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Update members
Select or deselect members to update the pool and tap Continue.
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Save changes
Tap Done to save the rule. Follow the prompts to submit biometric approval — quorum approval is required.
Editing sub-quorum approvals
1
Navigate to the rule
Tap Settings, then Policies, select the relevant policy, tap Rules, and tap the options menu (…) next to the parent rule and select Edit rule.
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Open approval limit settings
Scroll down to the sub-quorum section. Tap the options menu for the sub-quorum and select Edit approval limit.
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Set the threshold
Select the new number of required approvals and tap Save.
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Save changes
Tap Done to save the rule. Follow the prompts to submit biometric approval — quorum approval is required.
Deleting a sub-quorum
1
Navigate to the rule
Tap Settings, then Policies, select the relevant policy, tap Rules, and tap the options menu (…) next to the parent rule and select Edit rule.
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Delete the sub-quorum
Scroll down to the sub-quorum section. Tap the options menu for the sub-quorum and select Delete.
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Save changes
Tap Done to save the rule. Follow the prompts to submit biometric approval — quorum approval is required.