Glossary

Business Glossary

Name	Abrv.	Description
Issuer		An entity that creates and issues credentials to individuals or organizations.
Holder		An individual or organization that receives and stores credentials issued by an issuer.
Verifier		An entity that requests and verifies credentials presented by a holder to confirm the authenticity of the claims.

Name	Abrv.	Description
Self-Sovereign Identity	SSI	A decentralized identity model where individuals or organizations have control over their digital identities without relying on a central authority.
Schema		A structured framework or blueprint that defines the format and types of data that can be stored in a credential.
Credential		A digital document that certifies certain attributes or claims about an individual or organization, issued by a trusted authority.
Credential Definition		A specific implementation of a schema that includes additional metadata and rules for issuing and verifying credentials.
Decentralized Identifier	DID	A globally unique identifier that is created, owned, and controlled by the individual or organization it represents, without the need for a central registry.
Verifiable Credential		A tamper-evident credential that can be cryptographically verified to ensure its authenticity and integrity.

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