Zero-Knowledge Proofs: A Privacy-Preserving Solution for Age Verification

A new solution to verifying age online is emerging, offering a privacy-preserving alternative to traditional methods. This approach relies on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), enabling users to prove their age without revealing sensitive personal details. Written by Andre Omietanski and Amal Ibraymi, General Counsel and Legal Counsel at Aztec Labs respectively, this article outlines the challenges of current age verification systems and explores how ZKPs address these issues.