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# Verifiable Credentials
(How VCs work, W3C standards, global trust frameworks.)
**π Verifiable Credentials β Trust That Travels With You**
Verifiable Credentials (VCs) are digitally signed statements issued by trusted entities that allow individuals and organizations to **prove claims about their identity, skills, or qualifications** without revealing unnecessary personal information. VCs provide a **tamper-proof, cryptographically secure** method of verifying information across different platforms and jurisdictions.
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#### **How Verifiable Credentials Work**
1. **Issuance** β A trusted entity (Issuer) digitally signs and issues a credential to a userβs digital wallet.
2. **Storage** β The user (Holder) securely stores the credential in their self-sovereign identity (SSI) wallet.
3. **Verification** β A verifier (Employer, Bank, Government) requests proof of specific information, and the user shares only the required details.
#### **Key Features of VCs:**
* **Privacy-Preserving** β Users can share minimal data through **Selective Disclosure**.
* **Interoperable** β Adheres to **W3C Verifiable Credentials Standard**, ensuring compatibility across platforms.
* **Tamper-Proof** β Cryptographic signatures prevent credential forgery or alteration.
* **Cross-Border Trust** β Supported by frameworks like **EUDI, eIDAS 2.0, and EBSI**.
π **Sources:**
* W3C Verifiable Credentials Data Model:
* European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI):
