Zero-knowledge proofs fall short as a sole solution for age verification

Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are not a definitive solution for age verification, despite their potential for privacy-preserving authentication. While ZKPs can confirm a user's age without revealing their exact birthdate, they do not inherently solve the problem of verifying the authenticity of the underlying identity document or data. This means that even with ZKPs, the challenge of ensuring that the identity itself is legitimate remains, potentially requiring additional verification layers. AI

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