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# Profile Verification

Profiles are verified as follows:

1. for non-wallet owners via onramp verification.
2. for those connecting wallets, via initial kyc and wallet sanctions check
3. For those not following either formal verification process, [gradual proof of personhood algorithm](/system-overview/proof-of-personhood-pop-algorithm.md).

1 and 2 incorporate both basic verification memberships and premium memberships. cost is discussed (for simple comparison) to be c.$3 p.a. for basic members (ie cover kyc cost etc) and up to $100 p.a. for premium membership - with a growth hack discount for premium (eg first 1000 premium members costs $10; 2nd 2000 members costs $20 etc - to find price point.

Premium verification membership enables more minting of soulbound NFTs to your network and reduced payment transaction fees (see below).

Verification mints a soulbound NFT including DID information held against your [Profile ID](/system-overview/profile.io-architecture/user-profile-id-data.md).

Verification opens access to our [payment network](/system-overview/p2p-payments.md) (and other benefits as they are introduced) - enabliing verified users to pay each other.  Currently under review if profile DNS service from other EOAs can be enabled if user has not yet verified their profile.

Note - differentiate profile verification here - and account activation (by email or other 2FA).