# The "IsSixteen" Attestation: Purpose and Limitations

## Overview

The "IsSixteen" attestation is a statement of fact that confirms a wallet holder is at least 16 years old. This attestation is useful for platforms and services that require age verification for employment, driving, and other age-restricted activities.

## 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 16 or older, claim the "IsSixteen" 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 (16+) 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 IsSixteen Attestations

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You can obtain IsSixteen attestations through:

* **Self-service**: Use [Zipwire Attest](/zipwire-attest/zipwire-attest.md) 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

* **Employment verification** - Verify workers are 16+ for legal employment
* **Driving services** - Age-gate access to driving-related platforms
* **Financial services** - Some services require users to be 16+
* **Platform age requirements** - Verify users meet 16+ age thresholds

## Limitations

* **Age Threshold Only**: Confirms you're 16+, 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 16
* **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)
* **IsSixteen**: Confirms the user is at least 16 years old
* **Private Data Attestations**: Allow selective disclosure of specific age information

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