What does AliPay real-name authentication mean?

"Alipay Authentication" service is an identification service jointly launched by Zhejiang Alipay Network Technology Co., Ltd. and the public security department. Alipay authentication not only verifies identity information, but also verifies bank accounts and other information. After passing Alipay authentication, it is equivalent to having an Internet ID card, which can open stores and sell goods on many e-commerce websites such as Taobao. Alipay authentication includes: (Alipay personal real-name authentication) and (Alipay merchant real-name authentication).