ICRC-17 - Elective KYC Service Standard

Subject: Extending ICRC-17: From Basic Tags to Complete Compliance Solution

Current ICRC-17 Capabilities
:check_mark: Lightweight compliance tagging

  • Simple Pass/Fail status checks
  • Standardized icrc17_kyc_request interface

Critical Gaps for Real-World Use
:multiply: Missing essential AML/CTF features:

  • Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) - Must identify >25% owners
  • Substituted Actors - Assistants/trustees acting on behalf of others
  • Clear Governance - Defined roles for compliance attestation

Proposed Solution (simplified)

Key Advantages

  • Preserves ICRC-17’s simplicity
  • Adds crucial compliance functionality
  • Fully backward compatible
  • Enables banking/fintech adoption

Let’s advance this standard together.

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