W3C Verifiable Credentials v2.0 Just Dropped - Here's What Actually Changed!
VC v2.0 maintains core functionality while refreshing cryptographic examples and timestamps for real-world implementation readiness.
Published on: 9/29/2025, 9:19:20 AM
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Key differences:
- Updated cryptographic signatures across all example credentials (JWT, COSE, Data Integrity proofs)
- Changed verification method identifiers for all DID-based examples
- Updated creation timestamps from 2025-09-24 to 2025-09-25
- Modified selective disclosure hashes and disclosure values in SD-JWT examples
- Updated all proof values and signature data while maintaining the same credential structure
news:
W3C Verifiable Credentials (VCs) are digital, tamper-evident credentials that provide cryptographic proof of authenticity. They enable secure digital equivalents of physical credentials like diplomas or driver's licenses, supporting privacy-preserving features like selective disclosure where users can reveal only specific information without exposing their entire credential. The standard defines three key roles: issuers who create credentials, holders who control them, and verifiers who check their validity.
