- The EU's open-source age-verification project mandates hardware-bound attestation, raising concerns about compatibility with Linux, custom Android ROMs, and independently compiled apps.
- A project maintainer confirmed that hardware-bound attestation is an architectural requirement, not an optional implementation detail, inviting alternative proposals.
- The system aims to prove age without revealing identity, relying on protected hardware like Android TEE or Apple Secure Enclave to prevent credential misuse.
- Critics argue the approach limits system openness by depending on approved devices, OS versions, and attestation providers.