user75821: I am wondering if there is any way to check that a bitcoin address was created on an exchange. 
For example, if I want to only interact with (send BTC to) people that have verified their identity (like on Coinbase), is there any way to check that their address is connected to a Coinbase account?
Thanks. 

user63569: No, it's not possible at all. read more How does Bitcoin work

user24974: "Verified" addresses are not something you are likely to see, although could be implemented by trusting a 3rd party (if users choose to opt in).  This isn't really the allure of Bitcoin, so I wouldn't expect such an idea to gain much traction.
Determining if an address belongs to an exchange, however, may be possible using blockchain analysis.  By correlating inputs and outputs of a transaction known to be from an exchange, you may be able to determine with a varying degree off certainty other addresses and transactions that belong to that entity.

75821: <p>I am wondering if there is any way to check that a bitcoin address was created on an exchange. </p>

<p>For example, if I want to only interact with (send BTC to) people that have verified their identity (like on Coinbase), is there any way to check that their address is connected to a Coinbase account?</p>

<p>Thanks. </p>
 63569: <p>No, it's not possible at all. read more <a href="https://bitcoin.org/en/how-it-works" rel="nofollow noreferrer">How does Bitcoin work</a></p>
 24974: <p>"Verified" addresses are not something you are likely to see, although could be implemented by trusting a 3rd party (if users choose to opt in).  This isn't really the allure of Bitcoin, so I wouldn't expect such an idea to gain much traction.</p>

<p>Determining if an address belongs to an exchange, however, may be possible using blockchain analysis.  By correlating inputs and outputs of a transaction known to be from an exchange, you may be able to determine with a varying degree off certainty other addresses and transactions that belong to that entity.</p>
