KYC (know your customer) is identity verification required by many centralized exchanges.
KYC supports AML compliance but reduces privacy versus self-custody trading on DEXs.
In research workflows, KYC is usually interpreted with AML, Centralized exchange, and Custody rather than as a standalone signal. If a flow requires your seed phrase, unlimited approvals, or a brand-new contract with unlocked liquidity, treat it as hostile until proven otherwise.