Introducing AuthUser: real age verification to protect minors
AuthUser was created to solve a problem that is still common across digital platforms: fake age verification based on self-declaration.
For years, the classic “I am over 18” checkbox has been treated as enough. But it does not truly protect minors and no longer matches modern regulatory expectations.
Why this project exists
More legal frameworks now require effective controls for access to age-restricted content and services, including:
- Child protection obligations for digital platforms.
- Compliance requirements in regulated sectors.
- Stronger legal and reputational pressure on online operators.
AuthUser is built on a simple principle: verify legal age with robust methods and a privacy-first approach.
What we are building
The core flow combines:
- Phone validation.
- Official identity document verification.
- Liveness proof to reduce impersonation and spoofing risks.
The goal is not to collect more data, but to verify what is necessary with minimal data processing.
Product principles
- Privacy by design: data minimization and compliance-oriented architecture.
- Real verification: no dependence on self-declaration alone.
- Fraud resistance: controls against spoofing and manipulation attempts.
- Jurisdiction-ready: adaptable to local requirements across markets.
What comes next
In this blog, we will publish product updates, technical improvements, and design decisions as we build safer and more responsible age verification.
If your team is evaluating age verification for your platform, this is where we will share practical lessons from real implementation work.