Peter Thiel, co-founder of surveillance and data analytics company Palantir, is a major investor in Persona – the age verification provider used by major platforms including Reddit and Discord. Discord : Has initiated the rollout of Persona’s age verification system globally. : Has initiated the rollout of Persona’s age verification system globally. LinkedIn : Offers identity verification through Persona for members possessing NFC-compatible passports or IDs. : Offers identity verification through Persona for members possessing NFC-compatible passports or IDs.

Source: The Guardian February 15, 2026 12:56 UTC