Interesting how Durov once again points out an important issue. The age verification app planned by the EU is supposed to be privacy-friendly, but the Telegram founder has serious concerns. He publicly revealed that the app was hacked just minutes after launch — indicating fundamental security flaws.

What particularly catches my attention here: this so-called privacy app could ultimately be misused as a surveillance tool. That’s exactly the problem many developers and privacy activists have been discussing for a long time. The flaws in such systems often only become visible when tested in practice.

Durov’s criticism hits a sore spot. Digital identity systems are complex, and if not built properly, they create massive security vulnerabilities. This isn’t just about technical shortcomings but also the fundamental question: who really controls this data? The debate over privacy versus government control becomes increasingly relevant through such cases. It’s important that people like Durov expose these vulnerabilities publicly instead of ignoring them.