BREAKING: OpenID4VC High-Assurance Standard Gets Major Update!
The OpenID4VC standard update streamlines its structure and updates key references for better clarity and interoperability.
Published on: 6/12/2025, 5:40:51 PM
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Key differences:
- The publication date has been updated from May 2025 to June 2025.
- The workgroup's publication date shifted from 21 May 2025 to 12 June 2025.
- Appendix A (Combined Issuance of SD-JWT VC and mdocs) has been removed, streamlining the document.
- References to key drafts like SD-JWT VC, Selective Disclosure for JWTs, and Token Status List have been updated to their latest versions.
- The appendices have been reorganized, with acknowledgements now leading the list.
news:
The OpenID4VC High-Assurance Interoperability standard is designed to ensure secure and interoperable digital credentials, particularly for high-assurance use cases. The latest update refines the document by removing redundant appendices, updating references to the latest drafts, and reorganizing the structure for clarity. This standard is critical for organizations relying on verifiable credentials and selective disclosure mechanisms.
