KYC/KYB - ID verification

For those that are eligible to OnlyDust Fellowship or the Grant program we will ask to verify your identity. We don't want to be funding weird things...

In detail - what it is and what you should know

Before we can reward anything, you need to verify your identity through our compliance partner Sumsub.

This is a standard KYC (for individuals) or KYB (for companies) process. It keeps everything clean on both ends - including yours - and helps us comply with international regulations.

We’ve kept it simple, and it usually takes less than 5 minutes if you have the right docs ready.

If You’re an Individual (KYC)

You’ll be asked to provide:

• A valid ID (passport, national ID card, driver’s license, or residence permit)

• A proof of address dated within the last 3 months

• A selfie

• A short questionnaire asking if you're a US Person (citizen or resident)

ID Requirements:

• Must be a live photo of the original document (not a scan or screenshot)

• If your ID has two sides, you must upload both

• Image must be in color, fully visible, and unedited

Proof of Address Requirements:

• Must clearly show your full name and address

• Dated within the last 3 months

• Accepted formats: utility bills, bank/credit card statements, or official government documents

• Must be a photo or scan, under 50Mb

• If double-sided, upload both sides

Important:

• Screenshots, mobile phone bills, medical bills, receipts, or insurance statements will be rejected.

• If you’re a student living at your parents' home - we accept the following document as POA (Proof of Address):

  • A certificate of accommodation dated less than 3 months and signed by one of the parent (model below).

  • A copy of the CNI (ID Proof) of the signatory (parent)

  • A POA at the name of the signatory (parent) with their name and address on it dated less than 3 months. It can either be a bank statement or a bill.

Model as an example:

I, [Name Surname], born on [date of birth] at [place of birth], residing at [your full address] hereby certify on my honor to host at my home, free of charge [Madam, Mr] [First Name Last Name], born on [date of birth] at [place of birth] of nationality [country of birth].

Done at [place of declaration] on [date]

Signature

Also super important to note:

• Minimum age to pass KYC is 16

• We do not accept applicants from: Cuba, Syria, Iran, North Korea

If You’re a Company (KYB)

If you’d rather use a company to receive your payments (which we recommend if you do have one), here’s what you’ll need:

• A Certificate of Incorporation (dated less than 12 months)

• A Shareholder registry or official document that lists your directors and UBOs (anyone owning more than 25% of the company)

  • This can be a recent cap table signed by an authorized person of the company (don’t forget to date it also) or signed official doc

• You may also need to submit additional documents based on your country

Country-specific notes:

• US: Your EIN is required

• Australia: You’ll need your ACN/ARBN, business address and legal address

• Germany, Ireland, Malta, etc.: Expect to provide details about directors, business activity, and legal rep

Final, final tip

We know it’s not the most fun part of the journey, but doing this properly means:

• You get paid safely

• You avoid issues with your local tax office

• And you don’t have to come back later to fix stuff