| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| @context * | The @context property is a fundamental aspect that ensures the credentials are interpretable and understandable across different systems. It is used to define the terms and vocabulary employed in the credential, enabling consistent data interpretation. |
| id * | The Examples of
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| type * | The type property specifies the nature or category of the verifiable credential or verifiable presentation. It helps in understanding what kind of information or assertions the credential contains.The type property can include multiple values, allowing a credential or presentation to be associated with more than one type. This is useful for credentials that may belong to multiple categories. |
| name | The name property offers a simple, readable name or title for the credential or presentation, making it easier for users to recognize and understand its content at a glance. |
| description | The description property gives a textual explanation that describes the content, purpose, or significance of the credential or presentation. |
| issuer * | The issuer property specifies a unique identifier, typically a URL or a Decentralized Identifier (DID), that represents the entity (e.g., an organization, institution, or individual) responsible for issuing the credential. |
| validFrom * | The validFrom property indicates the exact date and time when the credential becomes valid. It is represented in the ISO 8601 date-time format. |
| validUntil * | The validUntil property indicates the exact date and time when the credential ceases to be valid. It is represented in the ISO 8601 date-time format. |
| credentialStatus * | The credentialStatus property specifies a URL or a JSON object that provides information about the status of the credential. It is used to indicate if the credential has been revoked, suspended, or has any other status that impacts its validity.This property allows verifiers to dynamically check the current status of the credential by querying the provided URL or examining the JSON object. |
| credentialSchema * | The credentialSchema property provides a reference to a schema that defines the structure, required fields, and validation rules for the credential.This property allows verifiers to validate the credential against the specified schema to ensure it meets the expected format and requirements. |
| credentialSubject * | The credentialSubject property identifies and describes the entity (e.g., a person, organization, or thing) that is the subject of the credential. It includes the claims or assertions made about this entity.This property contains the claims, attributes, or statements that the credential makes about the subject. These can include various types of information, such as names, achievements, qualifications, or affiliations. |
{
"@context": [
"https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1",
"https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/examples/v1"
],
"id": "http://example.edu/credentials/3732",
"type": ["VerifiableCredential", "AlumniCredential"],
"issuer": "https://example.edu/issuers/14",
"issuanceDate": "2020-03-10T04:24:12.164Z",
"validFrom": "2020-03-10T04:24:12Z",
"validUntil": "2025-03-10T04:24:12Z",
"credentialStatus": {
"id": "https://example.edu/status/3732",
"type": "CredentialStatusList2020"
},
"credentialSchema": {
"id": "https://example.edu/schemas/AlumniCredentialSchema.json",
"type": "JsonSchemaValidator2018"
},
"credentialSubject": {
"id": "did:example:123456789",
"alumniOf": "Example University",
"name": "Jane Doe"
},
"name": "Example University Alumni Credential",
"description": "This credential certifies that the holder is an alumnus of Example University, having successfully completed the required courses and fulfilled all the necessary criteria for graduation.",
"proof": {
"type": "RsaSignature2018",
"created": "2020-03-10T04:24:12Z",
"proofPurpose": "assertionMethod",
"verificationMethod": "https://example.edu/issuers/keys/1",
"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IjE2In0...<signature>"
}
}
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| iss * | The Issuer of the Verifiable Credential. The value of iss MUST be a URI. |
| iat * | The time of issuance of the Verifiable Credential. |
| nbf | The time before which the Verifiable Credential MUST NOT be accepted before validating. |
| exp | The expiry time of the Verifiable Credential after which the Verifiable Credential is no longer valid. |
| cnf | Required when Cryptographic Key Binding is to be supported and contains the confirmation method. It is recommended that this contains a JWK. For Cryptographic Key Binding, the Key Binding JWT in the Combined Format for Presentation must be signed by the key identified in this claim. |
| vct * | The type of the Verifiable Credential, e.g., |
| status | The information on how to read the status of the Verifiable Credential. |
| sub | The identifier of the Subject of the Verifiable Credential. The Issuer may use it to provide the Subject identifier known by the Issuer. There is no requirement for a binding to exist between sub and cnf claims. |
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| @context | Defines the JSON-LD context, providing the necessary vocabulary for interpreting the data. |
| id | A unique identifier for the verifiable credential. |
| type | Specifies the types of the credential, including "VerifiableCredential" and "mDL". |
| issuer | The entity that issued the credential, represented as a URL. |
| issuanceDate | The date when the credential was issued. |
| expirationDate | The date when the credential expires. |
| credentialSubject | The subject of the credential, typically including details about the holder and their driving privileges.
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| proof | Cryptographic proof to ensure the integrity and authenticity of the credential.
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