Privacy-Preserving Age Attestation Infrastructure Layer
C7/10March 15, 2026
WhatA lightweight, open-standard age attestation API and SDK that lets apps and websites verify a user is above an age threshold without collecting identity documents, using cryptographic age proofs issued at the OS or account level.
SignalDevelopers and users are deeply frustrated by the false binary being presented: either invasive ID verification through shady third parties, or no compliance at all. There is strong demand for a middle path that satisfies regulators while preserving privacy — something that simply attests age without revealing identity.
Why NowMultiple jurisdictions are simultaneously mandating age verification (California AB 1043, UK Online Safety Act, EU Digital Services Act), and platforms like Apple are already shipping broken implementations that anger users, creating a window for a well-designed standard.
MarketEvery website and app that serves age-gated content (social media, gaming, alcohol/tobacco, adult content) — millions of properties. Identity verification is a $15B+ market. Key gap: existing players like Yoti and Jumio require full ID documents; no one offers a minimal-disclosure age-only attestation at scale.
MoatNetwork effects — if adopted as a standard by even one major OS or browser, it becomes the default rail that websites integrate against, making switching costs very high. Standards-based approaches also create regulatory lock-in as governments reference compliant implementations.
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