VC's as Badges

Introduction to Verifiable Credentials

Verifiable credentials are digital attestations that validate a person's skills, achievements, and attributes, following the W3C Verifiable Credentials Data Model. They are cryptographically secure, tamper-proof, and independently verifiable without contacting the issuer directly.

Ecosystem Overview

The MOTI ecosystem includes several key actors

• Holder: Possesses verifiable credentials and generates verifiable presentations.

• Issuer: Creates and transmits verifiable credentials.

• Subject: The entity about which claims are made.

• Verifier: Processes verifiable credentials.

• Verifiable Data Registry: Manages identifiers and keys.

Main Component

A verifiable credential typically consists of three main components:

• Credential Metadata: Includes information about the credential, such as the issuer, expiry date, public key for verification, and other properties.

• Claims: Statements about the subject (e.g., skills, achievements, contributions).

• Proof: Cryptographic evidence that ensures the credential’s integrity and authenticity.

Functions and Examples of Verifiable Credentials

A verifiable credential acts as a slice of you, serving as a modular representation of your identity and reputation. There are broadly three different types of verifiable credentials:

1. Endorsements - Peer-to-Peer Reputation:

Credentials that other people give you, reflecting what others think about you.

• Examples:

  • Peer endorsements

  • Client recommendations

  • Character references

2. Attributions - Characteristics:

Credentials that reflect your personality traits, characteristics, and roles in different environments.

• Examples:

  • Personality test results

  • Digital portraits

  • Biographical information (e.g., place of origin)

  • Proof of humanity (KYC, biometric)

3. Achievements - Proof of Accomplishments:

Credentials that validate your achievements and milestones.

• Examples:

  • Education certificates

  • Professional certifications

  • Project contributions

  • Professional awards

  • Game badges

  • Community contribution badges

Each of these credentials combines to form the mosaic of who you are—uniquely you, a complete and authentic representation of your identity across different context.

Use Cases for Verifiable Credentials

• Professional Networking: Professionals can use VCs to showcase their skills, experience, and achievements, making it easier to connect with potential employers, clients, and collaborators.

• E-commerce: Sellers can use VCs to prove the authenticity of their products and their reputation as trustworthy merchants, enhancing buyer confidence.

• Content Creation: Creators can display their VCs to highlight their contributions and achievements, attracting more followers and monetization opportunities.

Representing Verifiable Credentials as Badges on MOTI.BIO

Each verifiable credential on MOTI.BIO is represented as a badge, providing a visual and modular representation of a person's reputation. These badges serve as an immediate use case for one's reputation, acting as digital assets that tell the user's story. MOTI.BIO, the world's first truly verifiable social profile, contains not only what users claim about themselves but also verifiable credentials issued to them, proving their contributions and character.

This system establishes trust and creates a unified identity management portal, ensuring continued user engagement. As users seek out more badges to enhance their social reputation and digital representation on MOTI.BIO, it drives demand for our ecosystem, promoting the issuance of badges and the proliferation of peer-to-peer reputation systems.