Google Wallet Adds Zero-Knowledge Proofs to Boost Privacy in Digital ID Rollout

The integration aims to offer users a way to verify their age online without revealing personal details — a growing privacy concern as more platforms require identity checks.

“We wanted to develop a system that not only verifies age, but does it in a way that protects your privacy,” Google explained. ZKPs allow someone to prove a fact — like being over 18 — without disclosing any other information, such as name or birthdate.

While it remains unclear if the ZKP framework used ties into blockchain or crypto-native zero-knowledge systems, Google confirmed it will make the tech open-source, enabling other wallets and digital platforms to adopt it.

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This move signals a mainstream tech embrace of privacy-preserving digital identity tools, potentially setting a precedent for how web platforms handle personal data verification in the future.

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