Passkeys are digital keys that replace passwords, using your device's biometric or PIN verification to securely sign in without transmitting passwords. Each service gets a unique passkey based on public key cryptography, protecting against password reuse, theft, and phishing attacks.
Discord re-launched its age verification system with non-biometric alternatives including credit cards and app store verification, addressing prior privacy concerns. The company delayed its mandatory rollout to 2026 and committed to transparency by documenting third-party vendors and publishing age assurance data.
Discord is rolling out age verification starting Wednesday using machine learning to analyze account behavior patterns rather than requiring most users to submit biometric data or IDs, after initially delaying the rollout due to privacy concerns following a vendor breach that exposed user data.