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by avianlyric 1658 days ago
> the idea of a bill proving anything at all is just wild.

It’s a little more complicated than that. KYC requirements aren’t that lax, but there are multiple ways of proving ID. Proof of address in the form of a bill is just one of many components that are used in tandem to prove identity. Rest assured you can’t open a bank account with just a utility bill.