Earn the RMA™ BadgeAccelerate Your Growth

The duration varies by project complexity. Typically, the process takes 8–12 weeks. Projects with prepared documentation and strong governance practices may see a shorter timeline. Without disrupting your team’s regular workflow, 98% of companies successfully complete the RMA™ verification and announce their badge within 7 days.

Fees are determined based on project size and complexity. Plans range from the free Basic tier through Individual Project, Growing Venture, and Enterprise. See the pricing table above for what is included in each, or contact VaaSBlock to receive a customised quote.

SOC2 focuses on data security controls within centralised systems. RMA™ is purpose-built for Web3: it evaluates governance, technology, security, team proficiency, product velocity, revenue model, and transparency in one comprehensive badge — covering aspects that traditional frameworks were never designed to assess.

Yes. Projects are subject to periodic reviews to maintain compliance. If a project fails to meet certification standards during these reviews, the RMA™ badge can be suspended or revoked.

RMA™ Certification validates a project’s governance and security, reducing perceived risks for traditional financial institutions. This fosters trust, making it easier to form partnerships and attract institutional investments. The badge gives banks, payment partners and institutional investors a recognised reference point for operational maturity, accelerating due diligence significantly.

Yes. Agencies, consultancies, and other service providers working with blockchain projects should seek RMA™ Certification. This validates their expertise, credibility, and commitment to best practices — making them more attractive partners for crypto and blockchain projects. The audit criteria adapt to the nature of the work the organisation does.

The RMA™ badge is awarded to organisations that meet rigorous standards across six categories in a comprehensive annual review:

• Corporate Governance — Legal structure, banking history, funding, board composition and ethical standards.
• Revenue Model — Current and projected financial performance, bear/bull market readiness, and controls safeguarding funds.
• Planning and Transparency — Daily operations, project management frameworks, and crisis response capability.
• Results Delivered — Track record against stated goals, partnership delivery, and code release cadence.
• Team Proficiency — Founder and team backgrounds, commitment levels, advisor quality, and capacity to scale.
• Technology and Security — Infrastructure architecture, third-party security audits, encryption, and incident response.

Criteria are tailored to the organisation’s type and stage. A blockchain protocol may need to present smart contract audits; a marketing agency would demonstrate how it secures client data and manages access controls.

The RMA™ certification is designed to serve a wide range of organisations within the blockchain ecosystem:

• Blockchain startups seeking to establish credibility and attract early-stage investors.
• Established blockchain enterprises reinforcing their market position and validating operational integrity.
• Web3 service providers — technology, marketing, consulting, and other supporting organisations.
• Financial institutions and exchanges certifying their blockchain-related services.
• Non-profit organisations demonstrating transparency and accountability to donors and stakeholders.
• Educational institutions validating the quality and safety of blockchain education programmes.

Each RMA™ badge is minted as a unique digital token with a QR code linked to certification details. To verify:

1. Scan the QR Code on the badge to access the unique link.
2. Check the digital wallet — the link leads to the VaaSBlock wallet hosting the tokenised badge. Confirm the wallet address matches VaaSBlock’s published addresses: vaasblock.eth — 0xaf5b883c2a433BB8aC6175F71698f78108528359 vaasblock.base.eth — 0xaf5b883c2a433BB8aC6175F71698f78108528359 vaasblock.ton — UQBZlzQ5Uq8qmmsKwgc3R9ekAPcqoPgRmXrmcs12aq1Be4Co
3. Review the badge details — confirm the certification date and project name match what the organisation publicly claims.

Thanks to blockchain technology, RMA™ badge authenticity cannot be faked — unlike traditional industry certifications.

Organisations with the RMA™ have received statistically significant results compared to peers across multiple channels and are 60% more likely to survive as a business in the long term. How companies utilise their certification plays a major part in the benefits it brings — VaaSBlock’s team advises on opportunities relevant to your organisation and the current market. Examples of excellence include 11 International using the RMA™ announcement as an onboarding tool to Wikipedia, and Hakflow’s prominent usage of the NCNG podcast to promote their audit.

The certification distinguishes projects by validating their compliance with industry standards. It demonstrates a project’s commitment to transparency, governance, and security — making it a compelling choice for users, investors, and partners evaluating organisations in a crowded and often opaque market.

RMA™-certified projects undergo an annual review to ensure they continue to meet the high standards required for certification. These reviews may include updated documentation submissions, interviews, and technology audits.