KYC/AML
Compliance Through Infrastructure — Not Friction
Rythme is designed to give users freedom, privacy, and decentralization — without compromising on safety. We do not require full identity checks (KYC) to use the platform. Instead, we partner with regulated services who apply KYC and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks where needed, depending on how you interact with the ecosystem.
Do I Need to Complete KYC?
Listener / Fan
❌ No
Stream, collect, and explore freely. No identity checks required.
Artist / Creator
🔶 Sometimes
Only basic verification: name, email, social links. No ID upload unless manually requested.
Manager / Agency
🔶 Sometimes
Additional onboarding required for royalty routing or managing multiple artists.
You’ll never need to upload personal documents just to listen or explore music on Rythme.
When KYC Happens — and Why
We don’t directly run identity checks, but we integrate with services that do, when necessary. This includes:
Stripe (credit/debit card payments) Stripe handles fiat payments. Rythme is KYC’d by Stripe as a merchant — you don’t need to verify anything as a buyer.
Coinbase Commerce (crypto payments) Pay from a self-custodial wallet (like MetaMask or Ledger) — no KYC required. However, using a Coinbase account to pay may trigger Coinbase’s own KYC policy.
PayPal (fiat payments) If you use PayPal, your account is already KYC’d. Rythme does not ask for any more info.
Onboarding as a Creator If you're launching tokens, running a big NFT drop, or applying for promotion — we may ask for additional verification via social links or a partner platform.
What We Ask from Creators & Managers
We don’t need your passport or ID — just proof that you’re real:
Artist or agency name
Verified public social links (Instagram, Spotify, etc.)
Contact email
Wallet address (for royalties & payouts)
Bio, avatar, and banner (for trust & visibility)
For high-value campaigns (token launches, large NFT drops), extra verification may be requested manually.
Behind the Scenes: How We Stay Safe
While you're free to explore, we keep watch quietly in the background:
Automated systems to detect suspicious wallet behavior
Internal moderation tools to block bots or repeat abusers
Smart limits on actions like referrals, airdrops, and staking claims
All designed to protect real users and support fair growth.
AML Compliance — Powered by Our Payment Partners
All fiat and crypto transactions on Rythme are processed through licensed and regulated providers. These partners handle:
✅ Transaction monitoring
✅ Risk scoring by country & payment method
✅ Sanctions & fraud screening
✅ Identity checks if required by law
Rythme does not store your ID, wallet seed phrase, or sensitive info. You stay in control — and compliant — by using trusted gateways.
Looking Ahead: Responsible Decentralization
As Web3 grows, so do regulatory standards. Rythme will always adapt, but without compromising your freedom:
💡What Might Change in the Future
We may enable optional or campaign-specific KYC for token launches or financial rewards.
We're exploring integrations with decentralized ID (DID) tools like zkKYC or EAS.
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