What no-KYC actually means here
KYC (know your customer) is identity verification a custodial company runs before it holds your money or lets you withdraw. USDCtoFiat never holds your USDC and never receives your fiat, so there is no custodial account to verify. You connect a wallet and sign your own transactions.
That removes the off-ramp's identity gate. It does not remove the payment app's. Venmo, Cash App, Revolut, Wise, PayPal, Zelle, and banks each verify their own users and can restrict, review, or limit accounts. USDCtoFiat cannot change what they require.
Where verification still lives
| Layer | Who runs it | What it controls |
|---|---|---|
| Off-ramp (USDCtoFiat) | No identity collection | Non-custodial wallet signatures only |
| USDC settlement | ZKP2P contracts on Base | Escrow, payment proof, release |
| Payment app | An eligible payment provider or your bank | Account verification, limits, reviews |
Sell without an account
- 01Connect a wallet holding native USDC on Base. No sign-up, no identity documents.
- 02Choose a payment app and currency, then enter your payout handle.
- 03Create the deposit. Your USDC locks in a public Base contract you control.
- 04A buyer pays you directly; USDC releases once the payment is proven.