- Use cases for self-sovereign identity in DeFiIntroEarlier this month, the release of an optional KYC hook for Uniswap V4 stirred wide community controversy. The hook enables users to be checked for Know Your Customer (KYC) before they can trade in liquidity pools. DeFi is built on the premise of being an inclusive and accessible alternative to traditional finance. The introduction of a KYC hook triggered the memory of the extensive KYC/AML process we experienced with TradFi players. While e...