# The "IsFourteen" Attestation: Purpose and Limitations

## Overview

The "IsFourteen" attestation is a statement of fact that confirms a wallet holder is at least 14 years old. This attestation is useful for platforms and services that require age verification for specific age-gating requirements.

## How It Works

The process follows the standard attestation workflow:

1. **Wallet Connection**: Connect your Ethereum wallet to Zipwire
2. **Age Verification**: Complete a Yoti ID check that verifies your date of birth
3. **Age Calculation**: Zipwire calculates your age from the verified date of birth
4. **Attestation Issuance**: If you're 14 or older, claim the "IsFourteen" attestation
5. **Blockchain Recording**: The attestation is recorded on the Base blockchain

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## Privacy Features

* The attestation only confirms the age threshold (14+) without revealing your exact date of birth
* No personal data is stored on the blockchain
* The attestation can be verified without exposing additional personal information

## How to Get IsFourteen Attestations

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You can obtain IsFourteen attestations through:

* **Self-service**: Use [Zipwire Attest](https://docs.zipwire.io/zipwire-attest/zipwire-attest) for independent registration
* **Business integration**: Use [Zipwire Collect](https://github.com/zipwireapp/gbk-tz-docs/blob/main/zipwire-collect/README.md) when businesses include ID checks

## Use Cases

* **Platform age requirements** - Verify users meet 14+ age thresholds
* **Content filtering** - Age-gate access to age-appropriate content
* **Service eligibility** - Ensure users meet minimum age requirements
* **Compliance verification** - Meet specific age-based regulatory requirements

## Limitations

* **Age Threshold Only**: Confirms you're 14+, not your exact age
* **Transfer Vulnerability**: If a wallet is sold or stolen, the attestation remains
* **Age Revealing**: Unlike some attestations, this does reveal that you're at least 14
* **Permanent Record**: Once issued, the attestation is permanent on the blockchain

## Best Practices

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* **Consider timing**: Space out age attestation claims to avoid linking wallet addresses
* **Understand permanence**: Age attestations are permanent once issued
* **Use appropriately**: Only require age attestations when necessary for your service

## Comparison to Other Attestations

* **IsAHuman**: Confirms the wallet belongs to a real person (no age information)
* **IsFourteen**: Confirms the user is at least 14 years old
* **Private Data Attestations**: Allow selective disclosure of specific age information

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