MintStars is Reshaping Adult Content Economies With Concordium ID

Adult content platform, MintStars, implements ‘Verify with Concordium ID’ as a new way to access their age-gated materials.

Across the internet, responsible access to adult content has become both more important and more complex. Governments all over the world are bringing in stricter age-check rules through legal frameworks like the UK's Online Safety Act and the  EU’s Digital Service Act, putting age-gated platforms under pressure to protect minors without burdening legitimate users. Yet, most checks still rely on intrusive document uploads that expose far more information than needed, and slow the user experience down. 

Creators and fans deserve better. They need services that raise the bar on safety without sacrificing dignity, data privacy or ease of use. This is why MintStars, an adult content and payments platform with backing from Sfermion, Corner Capital, Polygon and others, chose to integrate Verify with Concordium ID, adding a privacy-first age verification that facilitates responsible access and establishes trust for everyone involved.

A Creator-First Platform with a Different Vision

MintStars is built around a simple idea: creators should earn more, risk less, and remain in control. With over 8K creators and 200k users, the platform offers a model that puts creators at the center. It removes the usual friction that holds them back, with 0% fees, no chargebacks, and instant payouts. For the fans, payments are, discreet, and stablecoin-based, removing the middlemen that often complicate or expose adult content transactions. 

The Importance of Age Checks in a Fairness-Centric Platform

At MintStars, keeping minors out is non-negotiable. But traditional identity checks often force users to hand over sensitive documents in places where privacy should be paramount. This creates risk for fans who expect secure, discreet access  when engaging with paid content. And creators should have an easy way to provide safer and more discreet age-gating systems to stay ahead of new rules across global markets.

Verify with Concordium ID addresses these challenges by verifying only what is required. Instead of handing over documents, users prove eligibility through a quick, privacy-preserving check. No personal data is shown to the platform, nor is it stored on the platform. Fans get fast access, and creators can offer a safer environment where their users are properly screened without undermining their trust. 

And because the solution is powered by zero-knowledge proof technology on the Concordium blockchain, it keeps costs low for the MintStars platform, avoiding the rising fees associated with traditional identity providers. It’s a practical, scalable foundation for responsible access –  one that’s net-positive and capable of uplifting the entire adult content industry. 

In short, the benefits are:

• For Fans: Private, fast, document-free access.

• For MintStars: Simplified compliance-readiness at low costs with no data-leak exposure.

• For The Industry: Setting a new benchmark for responsible, privacy-driven age verification.

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“As rules continue to shift across key markets, adding Verify with Concordium ID gives us a clear way to support user privacy while meeting rising expectations around age checks,” said Daniel Sargent, CEO of MintStars. “This lets our users keep control of their information and strengthens how we manage access across age-gated content. It’s a strong step toward an even safer experience. 

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A similar implementation is already live on the SoSpoilt platform powered by RocketFuel. 

Elevating the Experience for Both Creators and Fans

MintStars core mission has always been to give creators a safer, more profitable environment, and to offer fans a secure, easy-to-use platform that supports their favorite creators. Adding a privacy-respecting identity layer reinforces that mission. It protects creators from risks, strengthens compliance-readiness, and builds long-term trust across the entire ecosystem. 

By adopting Verify with Concordium ID, MintStars is making a clear statement: growth should never come at the expense of user rights, and safety shouldn’t mean surrendering privacy.

This integration is a step toward a better model where creators earn fairly, fans engage confidently, and privacy remains central to the experience. 

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