> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.joint.exchange/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.joint.exchange/concepts/badge-system/supported-badges.md).

# Supported Badges

We currently support the following badges in the Joint Interface.

#### `kyc` 

* Users may choose to complete a KYC verification process to obtain this badge. 
* It's optional. However, a user without the badge will not be able to use a market that requires it. 

#### `pm`

* Payment method badge for annotating a preferred payment method to liquidity.
* Allows would-be takers to know the payment method of choice before initiating a swap.

#### `instruction`

* This is a badge used to annotate trade instructions to liquidity.