In an increasing number of countries, governments are now requiring online content providers of age-sensitive content, such as social media, adult entertainment, and gaming platforms, to ensure that users are of appropriate age before granting access. The verification process requires users to share sensitive personal data, such as ID cards, credit card details, selfie pictures, etc., raising concerns about privacy and security.
XIdMe is designed to certify that users can verify their age in order to access age-sensitive content online, without disclosing any personal data to the online content providers, safeguarding them against potential misuse or a data breach.
Using blockchain technology, XIdMe acts as an aggregator of various third-party age verification systems – commonly employed by financial institutions and other entities for online identity verification.
We employ a double anonymity protocol to ensure user privacy: users remain anonymous to the online content providers and to XIdMe, while the age verification services are unaware of the reason for the verification request.
Our role is straightforward: we receive confirmation of the user’s age, we register the proof of age using blockchain technology, and we relay this proof to the online content provider who in turn gives access to their content.
When you wish to access age-restricted content online, XIdMe will automatically select and propose government-approved age verification methods based on your location.
The proof of age is generated and transferred seamlessly to the online content provider, giving you access to the content in less than one minute from the time of request.
Once the age verification is complete, we offer the option to record the proof of age either in the blockchain, via a mobile phone, enabling you to use it for accessing other age-restricted online services.
We use blockchain technology because of its attributes: encryption, transparency, and immutability. Your proof of age cannot be modified or transferred; it remains secure and identifiable only by you, and you can verify in the blockchain that no personal data is associated with your proof of age.
Throughout the verification process, we protect your privacy, allowing you to share with content providers only the information necessary for accessing their services.
