Is a no-KYC exchange the same as a non-custodial exchange?

No. KYC describes identity procedures, whereas custody describes who holds signing keys; a service can be non-custodial and still require identity data in some circumstances.

The answer

No. KYC describes identity procedures, whereas custody describes who holds signing keys; a service can be non-custodial and still require identity data in some circumstances.

What to do next

Check the custody model, jurisdiction and current onboarding policies separately.

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