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The proper way to verify age & other attributes without revealing identity [pdf]

2 pointsby 2mo agomagarshak.com
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2mo agoHN ↗

Age cannot be verified without identity. Somebody needs to know it. All age verification laws herald the death of privacy.

2mo agoHN ↗

Did you read the academic paper? It proves otherwise.

Yes, the government already knows your age, it gives you a driver's license for example. We're not talking about erasing their memory or databases. We're talking about you being able to prove your age range to others, without revealing your identity.