No passwords
Anchorage Digital forgoes the use of usernames and passwords, which are susceptible to fraud, impersonation, and abuse.
No emails or texts
Anchorage Digital does not use emails or phone numbers, so attackers cannot gain access by triggering email or SMS-based account recovery.
No unauthorized devices
Only pre-approved devices may access an account.
How it works
Anchorage Digital’s transaction flow is designed to prove with certainty that a given transaction reflects an organization’s intent. Once all three steps are complete, we process the transaction within minutes.A 3-step transaction process
Multi-user approval
Every transaction requires approval from at least two members of the organization, using authentication through authorized devices. Each user’s identity is tied to a unique and unforgeable cryptographic key, created and stored in the iOS Secure Enclave.
Transaction review
Using automated outlier detection and human oversight, Anchorage Digital authenticates each approval based on detailed behavioral analytics. Individual and organization behavioral data—including biometrics, transaction details, and location—is examined and compared against historical patterns to detect and flag any outliers. Every transaction is independently reviewed by Anchorage Digital; no transaction moves forward without human confirmation.
Hardware-enforced logic
Only when both the organization and Anchorage Digital have approved, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) process the transaction. Private keys are generated and permanently stored on air-gapped HSMs. The system signs transactions without ever exposing private keys. Custom logic verifies that each operation has a valid quorum of client approvals as well as Anchorage Digital approval.