The new digital ID apps for age verification in pubs have a major flaw I'm worried about — and might make queueing even worse
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Digital ID for age checks that slows queues or adds friction will face user and venue resistance, regardless of security benefits. If you’re building identity flows, optimize for throughput and failure modes at the door — not just compliance checkboxes in a spec sheet.
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