Safer DeFi Swaps? Coinbase Rolls Out KYC-Verified Liquidity Pools

This service creates liquidity pools—funds used to facilitate token swaps—restricted to users who pass Coinbase’s identity verification process.

The goal is to provide a more secure trading environment while keeping the flexibility of on-chain markets.

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Users can access Verified Pools through Coinbase Wallet, Prime Onchain Wallet, or any other wallet that has a Coinbase Verifications credential. Initially, the feature will be available in select regions, including the US, the Netherlands, Singapore, the British Virgin Islands, the Channel Islands, and the Cayman Islands.

The Verified Pools system operates on Base, Coinbase’s Layer-2 network built on Ethereum ETH $2,022.66 , and uses Uniswap v4 to handle trades. It remains non-custodial, meaning users keep control of their assets.

To strengthen security, Coinbase has partnered with Gauntlet, a risk management firm, to help maintain liquidity and reduce exposure to potential issues.

This initiative is part of Coinbase’s strategy to ensure regulatory compliance. By requiring Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, the exchange aims to make DeFi more accessible to institutions that have been hesitant to engage due to security and legal concerns. The verification process ensures that only approved users can participate.

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