Polymarket's Josh Stevens confirmed that Know Your Customer (KYC) checks are only required for a new beta product and will not be implemented on the existing platform. He emphasized that no identity verification will be necessary for current users.
Polymarket's vice president of engineering, Josh Stevens, stated that KYC checks are limited to a new beta product for select users and will not affect the existing platform. He clarified that once the beta phase concludes, no KYC will be required for the new product. Stevens also addressed concerns about future KYC implementation, asserting that it will not be added to the main prediction market.