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Verifiable Credentials Data Model v2.0 (W3C Recommendation)

Last modified: 2026-10-23

URL: https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-data-model-2.0

Summary

W3C Recommendation (May 2025) revising the VC data model: a JSON-LD-based structure for credentials and presentations secured by Data Integrity proofs or JOSE/COSE, with status, schema and refresh extensions. The data model on which BBS Data Integrity cryptosuites and Bitstring Status List build.