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It is possible to build an age verification system, where you use your actual ID with a cryptographic process without any personal data. The technology has existed for decades now.
problems with that:
so far the only answer I am aware of for these questions is "you don't"
The additional problem with that is straight up discrimination. We're replacing a predatory system with another discriminatory system. It is essentially another path that leads to the same thing. Fighting fascism with fascism.