About DARE
Digital Assets Readiness Evaluation
What DARE Is
DARE (Digital Assets Readiness Evaluation) is an independent professional certification designed to validate competency in enterprise digital asset governance.
The certification addresses custody, controls, accountability, risk management, and compliance frameworks applicable to digital asset operations within traditional and digital-first organizations.
DARE applies the same governance rigor expected for traditional financial infrastructure to digital asset operations, emphasizing structured oversight, documented controls, and cross-functional coordination.
Why DARE Exists
Digital assets are entering mainstream finance through treasury operations, payment infrastructure, tokenized securities, and cross-border settlement systems.
Governance frameworks have not kept pace. Many organizations operate with:
- Fragmented controls
- Unclear accountability structures
- Insufficient oversight mechanisms
This creates operational risk, audit exposure, and opportunity cost. DARE addresses this governance gap by providing a structured, professional framework applicable across finance, legal, compliance, technology, and executive functions.
Relationship to Wush
DARE is developed and operated by Wush, a provider of enterprise digital asset infrastructure and governance solutions.
Wush has operated in digital asset education and enterprise advisory since 2023, working with organizations across traditional finance, technology, and professional services sectors.
While developed and administered by Wush, DARE operates as an independent certification framework. The curriculum, assessment criteria, and credentialing standards are designed to be vendor-neutral and protocol-agnostic.
Independence and Neutrality
Vendor-Neutral
DARE does not endorse, recommend, or promote specific products, platforms, or service providers. Governance principles are applicable across infrastructure choices.
Protocol-Agnostic
The framework addresses governance, risk, and control structures independent of underlying blockchain protocols or digital asset types.
No Asset Endorsement
DARE does not endorse, recommend, or provide guidance on the acquisition, holding, or disposition of specific digital assets. The certification addresses governance capability, not investment strategy.
Industry Collaboration
DARE credentials are co-issued in collaboration with the Asia Blockchain Association, a professional industry body focused on blockchain technology and digital asset development across Asia-Pacific markets.
This collaboration reflects industry recognition of the need for structured governance frameworks as digital assets converge with traditional financial infrastructure.
Asia Blockchain Association
Co-issuing Partner
Independence Statement
DARE is an independent certification framework. It does not constitute regulatory approval, government endorsement, or mandatory legal requirement. Organizations and professionals should consult appropriate legal and regulatory advisors regarding compliance obligations.
Intended Audience and Scope
DARE is designed for professionals across traditional and digital asset organizations, including:
Finance & Treasury
Treasurers, controllers, financial analysts, accountants
Risk & Compliance
Risk managers, compliance officers, internal auditors
Legal & Regulatory
General counsel, legal advisors, regulatory affairs
Technology & Security
CISOs, IT directors, security architects
Executive Leadership
CFOs, CROs, COOs, board members
External Advisors
Consultants, auditors, professional advisors
The certification is applicable to listed companies, regulated financial institutions, technology companies, professional services firms, and digital asset organizations seeking to formalize governance structures.
DARE is an independent professional certification framework developed by Wush. It does not constitute regulatory approval, government endorsement, legal advice, financial advice, or mandatory compliance requirement. Organizations and professionals should consult appropriate advisors regarding specific governance, legal, and regulatory matters.
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