Anchorage Digital iOS app version 2.41.0 or later is required to use approved apps in the Web3 portal.
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:- Tokenized assets and redemptions — for example, redeeming BlackRock’s BUIDL fund for USDC through Securitize (walked through below).
- 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.
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.
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
Navigate to the Web3 portal
Access the web dashboard and navigate to the Web3 page from the left-hand menu.
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Add an app
From the list of Anchorage Digital trusted apps, click the plus icon next to the app you want to add.
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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.
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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.
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.Downloading and logging in
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Download the extension
Download the Anchorage Digital browser extension from the Chrome Web Store.
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Open the extension
Open the browser extension in Chrome.
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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.
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Confirm access
Review the location of the device requesting access and allow access from the iOS app.
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.
Connecting a wallet to an external app
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Open the dApp
Open the external decentralized app in your browser.
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Connect
Select Connect in the top right corner of the app.
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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.
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Find your wallet
Filter by vault or select a recently used wallet. Select the wallet to view its details and balance information.
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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.
Switching wallets
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Open the extension
Open the browser extension and navigate to the Wallets tab to see your currently connected wallet.
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Search for a different wallet
Search by vault, network, or name.
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Switch the connection
Select Connect on the desired wallet card to switch the connection.
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.
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.
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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.
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Endorse the operation
Review all operation details. If satisfied, endorse the operation — quorum approval is required to complete it.
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.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.WalletConnect
WalletConnect allows vault members to connect their Anchorage Digital iOS wallet to approved apps using a QR code scan.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.
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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.
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Select a wallet
Select which wallet to connect from the wallet selection screen in the iOS app, then tap Continue. This completes the connection.
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.
BUIDL redemptions via Securitize
Securitize manages digital securities and serves as the transfer agent for BUIDL, a money market fund managed by BlackRock. Anchorage Digital users can interact with the Securitize dApp via WalletConnect to redeem BUIDL for USDC.Overview
A completed BUIDL redemption triggers:- A withdrawal of BUIDL from your Anchorage Digital wallet
- A deposit of USDC into your Anchorage Digital wallet
- The counterparty is always Circle
- The source is always the same smart contract
Who can use the Securitize dApp
Users who hold BUIDL on Anchorage Digital and are onboarded with Securitize can use the dApp. Only an authorized user with Securitize credentials can initiate a redemption.Step 1: Connect Securitize to your account
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Log in
Log in to your Anchorage Digital account that holds BUIDL in custody.
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Navigate to Web3
Go to Web3, then Add an App.
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Select Securitize
Select Securitize from the app dropdown.
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Choose vaults
Choose the vaults holding BUIDL that you want to connect.
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Add to allowlist
Add Securitize to the allowlist and accept the app terms.
Step 2: Select and prepare your wallet
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Open your BUIDL wallet
Open the wallet holding your BUIDL.
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Ensure sufficient ETH for gas
Verify the wallet has enough ETH for gas fees. Approximately 0.1 ETH is recommended.
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Fund with ETH if needed
If the balance is insufficient, fund your wallet with ETH before proceeding.
Step 3: Approve a redemption amount
New users must approve a redemption amount before proceeding. Returning users can skip this step if an approval is already in place.1
Open the Securitize app
Navigate to the Securitize app in your browser.
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Connect your wallet
Go to Wallets, then Connect Anchorage Digital wallet. Scan the QR code using the scanner in the top-right corner of the iOS app.
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Submit the conversion operation
Select Sell for USDC, specify the amount, and select Sell.
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Complete risk review
- Quorum approval: Users with the correct permissions must endorse the approval in the iOS app.
- Ops review: Anchorage Digital performs a risk review of the transaction.
Step 4: Redeem approved amounts
Once an amount is approved, you can proceed with the redemption.1
Submit the redemption in Securitize
Select Sell for USDC, specify the amount, and click Sell.
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Review and confirm
Review and confirm the redemption in the Securitize app.
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Complete risk review
- Quorum approval: Users must endorse the redemption in Anchorage Digital.
- Ops review: Anchorage Digital completes a back-office approval.