Getting Started with ACE
ACE offers three managers. Choose the path that matches what you need to do:
Manager | What it does | Get started |
|---|---|---|
| Policy Manager | Attach and configure compliance policies on smart contracts — volume limits, allowlists, RBAC, identity-based checks, and more | Policy Manager Quick Start |
| Identity Manager | Manage identity registries, register cross-chain identities (CCIDs), and issue credentials such as Proof of Identity or accreditation attestations | Identity Manager Quick Start |
| Reporting Manager | Query on-chain transaction history, policy configurations, and identity states via a read-only API for compliance verification | Reporting concepts — API Reference |
Shared first step
All three managers require account setup first — creating your organization, sharing your Org ID for enablement, generating an API key, and setting up CRE Connect Wallets:
- Account Setup — the four steps every ACE user completes before using any manager
Not sure which Manager you need?
- If you are a token issuer or protocol team deciding which compliance rules to enforce, start with the Policy Manager Quick Start.
- If you are an identity provider (IDV) or credential issuer, or sanctions data provider supplying data for others to consume, start with the Identity Manager Quick Start.
- Many organizations use both managers. Start with whichever is most relevant to your first use case — the guides cross-reference each other where the workflows intersect.
Background reading
Before diving in, these pages provide essential context:
- Signing & Ownership Model — how ACE manages keys and the delegated and self-signing models
- ACE Architecture — system components and how they connect
- Key Terms — ACE-specific terminology
- Beta Scope — what is and is not available during the Beta program