Getting Started With TRISA Envoy
The only open source, secure & P2P travel rule messaging solution under active development.
Last updated: April 22, 2025
Welcome to TRISA Envoy
Envoy is TRISA’s open source, encrypted, and P2P messaging solution for travel rule compliance. Designed to protect PII and comply with local regulations, Envoy helps compliance teams securely exchange originator and beneficiary information for cross-border digital asset exchanges using the TRISA and TRP protocols or via email using Envoy’s sunrise messaging feature to contact counterparties outside of TRISA or TRP. Envoy is secure, affordable, and flexible.
Envoy is your dedicated “telephone” for encrypted travel rule data exchanges using the IVMS101 standard. Securely message verified counterparties the TRISA or TRP protocols. If your counterparty is out of network, then use Envoy’s sunrise email messaging feature to exchange travel rule data with over 1,700 VASPs worldwide.
Product Update: TRISA Envoy Expands Global Reach with Sunrise Messaging TRISA Envoy now enables seamless global Travel Rule compliance with its new Sunrise Messaging feature. This update allows users to initiate Travel Rule messages via email, connecting with any counterparty worldwide, both in-network (TRISA & TRP) and out-of-network (other protocols). By eliminating interoperability barriers, Envoy significantly expands network coverage and streamlines compliance for VASPs. Available now to all users.
Step 1: Decide How Your Organization Will Implement Envoy
Envoy it designed to be flexible and accessible. VASPs have three implementation options:
| Option >> | 1. Managed Envoy Service | 2. Self-host Envoy | 3. Assisted Envoy Implementation |
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| Description | Rotational will install, configure, host, maintain, and support your Envoy service. Includes dedicated, provenance-aware server with regional deployments, redundant, encrypted data backups, and storage space for over 500,000 messages. Includes unlimited seats. | Envoy is open source (MIT License). Download, Helm install, integrate, host and support your own Envoy node and service. | Rotational will install and configure your node for your environment while you host, maintain, and support the node on an ongoing basis. |
| Best for | Compliance teams seeking a turnkey solution with minimal effort while leveraging expert support & maintenance for sustained regulatory adherence. | Operators that want maximum flexibility and control to customize and have the technical resources to integrate with their systems | Operators seeking a balance between cost & convenience, with professional implementation ensuring a robust setup without the ongoing costs of managed services. |
| Time to Implement | < 1 day | 6 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Cost | USD $375.00/ month/ node (6-month min commitment) | USD $0.00 | USD $2,500 (one-time) |
| How to Start | Contact [email protected] | Download Docker Image (see below) | Contact [email protected] |
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Step 2: Join TRISA’s Global Directory Service (GDS)
The Global Directory Service (GDS) is a network of trusted VASPs and members. Any market participant with a legitimate business purpose can join TRISA. Most operators start by registering for Testnet x.509 identity certificates at no cost. It takes 1 business day to complete the validation process. Once verified and ready to move to production, operators can submit to join TRISA’s Mainnet, also at no cost. Note: If you opt for the hosted service, Rotational will provide your endpoints.
- Visit trisa.directory and create an account
- Invite your team as collaborators (optional)
- Start/ complete the TRISA GDS registration form
Depending on the implementation option and GDS registration, Envoy can take as little as 1-2 business days to implement with the hosted service or 2-3 months with the open source implementation.
Additional Resources to Learn About Envoy
- Read the Envoy announcement
- View/ download the Envoy product deck
- Read the Envoy FAQ for compliance teams
- Schedule a 20-min Envoy demo