Digital Identities: Getting to Know the Verifiable Digital Credential Ecosystem
 If you are interested in the world of digital identities, you have probably heard some of the buzzwords that have been floating around for a few years now… “verifiable credential,” “digital wallet,” “mobile driver’s license” or “mDL.” These terms, among others, all reference a growing ecosystem around what we are calling “verifiable digital credentials.” But what exactly is a verifiable digital credential? Take any physical credential you use in everyday life – your driver’s license, your medical insurance card, a certification or diploma – and turn it into a digital format stored on your smartphone that can be presented and cryptographically verified either online or...
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