Discord is implementing a global age-verification system, set for full rollout by late 2026, to restrict minors’ access to adult content and certain platform features. The “teen-by-default” model triggers verification for unblurring sensitive content, accessing age-restricted channels, changing message request settings, and speaking on Stage channels. Users can choose from four verification methods: a privacy-focused video selfie processed on-device, scanning government ID, using Google Wallet, or providing credit card details. While Discord emphasizes on-device processing for the selfie option, other methods involve third-party vendors, raising privacy concerns about data handling and vendor incentives. The shift aligns with broader regulatory trends concerning online age laws and aims to enhance safety for younger users by default.