How I Bought Booze with a JSON Web Token - Using Verifiable Credentials for Age Verification

Explore a 44-minute conference talk from All Things Open 2024 that demonstrates how JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) and Verifiable Credentials (VCs) revolutionize age verification for online alcohol purchases. Learn about the practical implementation of W3C open standards for creating tamper-evident digital credentials that protect privacy while efficiently verifying qualifications. Discover how these digital solutions address the challenges of traditional age verification methods in delivery apps, and understand their broader applications for verifying identity, employment, education, and residency. Through a real-world demonstration, gain insights into the technical aspects of creating and sharing VCs in JWT format, showcasing how modern technology can balance verification requirements with privacy concerns in digital transactions.