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Anchorage Digital supports interactions with a growing list of decentralized apps (dApps) through the Anchorage Browser Extension and WalletConnect. Administrators control which vaults are enabled to interact with each app and can monitor all connection activity within their account.
Anchorage Digital iOS app version 2.41.0 or later is required to use approved apps in the Web3 portal.

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Why Web3 access matters

A smart contract is a program that runs on a blockchain — it holds funds and executes rules automatically, with no intermediary. A decentralized app (dApp) is the interface to one or more of those contracts. Together they’re how a growing share of institutional activity now happens on-chain. For an institution, that’s where real use cases live:
  • DeFi — lending, borrowing, providing liquidity, and swapping assets directly with on-chain protocols.
  • On-chain governance — voting on protocol proposals for assets you hold.
  • Restaking and staking protocols — interacting with contracts like EigenLayer.
Connecting a wallet to a smart contract carries risk: an approval granted to a malicious contract can move funds. Anchorage Digital applies custody controls to these interactions: administrators approve which dApps each vault can connect to, connections run through the Anchorage Browser Extension or WalletConnect, and every on-chain action requires quorum approval and Anchorage Digital review before it executes.

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Getting started

Chrome browser extension

Download the Anchorage Digital Browser Extension from the Chrome Web Store to connect your Anchorage wallets directly to approved dApps.

WalletConnect

WalletConnect is an open-source protocol that enables communication between blockchain applications and mobile crypto wallets, allowing users to review and approve signature requests directly in the iOS app.

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Adding apps to your approved list

Account administrators control which third-party apps can be added to their organization’s approved list. Only apps on the approved list can be used by vault members.
1

Open Web3 access

In the web dashboard, select Settings, then Web3 access.
2

Add an app

From the list of Anchorage Digital trusted apps, click the plus icon next to the app you want to add.
3

Select vaults

Choose which vaults will be able to make connections to this app. Click Approve to confirm your selection. Upon accepting the app terms, your account’s approved list will be updated.
4

Manage existing apps

Click on any app in the Approved apps list to edit vault access or remove the app from your organization’s approved list.

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Chrome browser extension

The Anchorage Digital browser extension connects your Anchorage wallets directly to decentralized apps (dApps). It serves as the institutional bridge between your Anchorage wallets and Anchorage-approved dApps.

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Downloading and logging in

1

Download the extension

Download the Anchorage Digital browser extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2

Open the extension

Open the browser extension in Chrome.
3

Scan the QR code

Open the Anchorage Digital iOS app and tap the QR Code icon. Scan the QR code displayed in the browser extension.
4

Confirm access

Review the location of the device requesting access and allow access from the iOS app.

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Finding approved apps

In the Explore tab, the first section shows all apps your organization administrator has approved. Click on any app icon to open it in a new tab.
If an app has not been approved by your administrator, you cannot use it until they configure the allowed vaults and accept the Terms and Conditions on the web dashboard. Contact your administrator or reach out to your client experience manager to request certification of additional apps.

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Connecting a wallet to an external app

1

Open the dApp

Open the external decentralized app in your browser.
2

Connect

Select Connect in the top right corner of the app.
3

Select Anchorage Digital

Choose Anchorage Digital from the list of wallet options. If you do not see Anchorage Digital listed, contact your client experience manager.
4

Find your wallet

Filter by vault or select a recently used wallet. Select the wallet to view its details and balance information.
5

Finish connecting

Click Connect to complete the connection.
You can only connect to wallets that are part of vaults allowed by your organization administrator. Open the Vaults dropdown to see the “Allowed vault” badge on permitted vaults.

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Switching wallets

1

Open the extension

Open the browser extension and navigate to the Wallets tab to see your currently connected wallet.
2

Search for a different wallet

Search by vault, network, or name.
3

Switch the connection

Select Connect on the desired wallet card to switch the connection.
Alternatively, switch wallets from the Wallet details page by selecting Connect to external app.

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Disconnecting a wallet

You can disconnect your wallet in three ways:
  • From the dApp icon: Open the browser extension, select the dApp icon in the top right, and select Disconnect wallet.
  • From Wallet details: Select the connected wallet, tap More (three dots) in the top right, and select Disconnect wallet.
  • From the external app: Select the connected wallet in the external app interface and select Disconnect wallet.

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Initiating operations from an external app

With an established connection, follow the instructions on the dApp webpage to submit your selection. Once submitted, an operation will appear for review and approval in the Anchorage Digital iOS app.
1

Submit from the dApp

Follow the instructions on the dApp webpage and confirm or submit your selection.
2

Review in the iOS app

Open the iOS app and navigate to Pending activity by tapping the bell icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap the External operation needs approval notification.
3

Endorse the operation

Review all operation details. If satisfied, endorse the operation — quorum approval is required to complete it.

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Enabled networks

New chains are added to the browser extension regularly. You can view all enabled chains in the Networks filter within the Wallets tab.

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Disconnecting active sessions (administrators)

Account administrators can view all active wallet connections and disconnect any member’s session from the web dashboard. Each active wallet connection appears as an individual card with details. Click Disconnect to terminate any vault member’s active connection with an app.

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WalletConnect

WalletConnect allows vault members to connect their Anchorage Digital iOS wallet to approved apps using a QR code scan.

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Connecting the iOS app to an external app

Once an app has been added to your account’s approved list, vault members can connect their Anchorage Digital iOS wallet to initiate supported actions.
1

Open the external app

On your desktop browser, open the approved app’s webpage (e.g., https://snapshot.org). In the upper-right corner, click Connect wallet and choose WalletConnect to generate a QR code.
2

Scan from the iOS app

Open the Anchorage Digital iOS app and tap the QR code icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. Point the iOS camera at the QR code to initiate the connection.
3

Select a wallet

Select which wallet to connect from the wallet selection screen in the iOS app, then tap Continue. This completes the connection.
If successful, you will see confirmation on both the iOS app and the external app webpage.

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Initiating operations via WalletConnect

With an established connection, follow the app’s instructions and submit your selection. An operation will appear for review and approval in the Anchorage Digital iOS app. Tap the bell icon to navigate to Pending activity, then tap External operation needs approval to review the details. Endorse the operation to proceed — quorum approval is required.
For further questions related to Connected Apps and WalletConnect, contact your client experience manager.