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W3C VC 2.0 Incorporates TruAge Contributions for Age Verification

The W3C Verifiable Credentials 2.0 effort incorporated age‑verification contributions from the TruAge initiative, supporting privacy‑preserving proof of age.

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Verifiable Credentials & Identity Wallets (W3C VC 2.0)Age Assurance (Verification & Estimation)

Key Facts

  • VC 2.0 adds patterns for age attestations
  • Enables selective disclosure of age without full identity
  • Supports reusable credentials across services

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Age proofs built on VCs can minimize data exposure by revealing only what’s necessary (e.g., over‑18) rather than full DOB or identity details.

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