To add, on top of iDeal (I think they're on top anyway, they're digital payment whatsits anyway) there's an age verification system using a similar protocol - where a website gets a "yes this person is >18" signal, nothing else, from the user's bank. And there's "tikkie" (payment request), allowing people to request money through a link and people's own bank account - no need for everyone to use the same apps or services like paypal or cashapp.

> where a website gets a "yes this person is >18" signal, nothing else, from the user's bank.

I am amazed on how this practical solution can't be implemented for age verification instead of all those ID uploads etc.

Because legislators don't understand how the internet works. Thats like the biggest problem. IMHO.