First Public Working Draft: Confidence Method v1.0

Confidence Method v1.0

https://www.w3.org/TR/2025/WD-vc-confidence-method-20251030/

Published by
 Verifiable Credentials Working Group

Abstract

This specification defines a mechanism that can be used with the Verifiable Credentials Data Model v2.0 to increase a verifier's confidence about a particular subject identified in a verifiable credential.

Status of the Document

This section describes the status of this document at the time of its publication. A list of current W3C publications and the latest revision of this technical report can be found in the W3C standards and drafts index. 

This is an experimental specification and is undergoing regular revisions. It is not fit for production deployment. 

This document was published by the Verifiable Credentials Working Group as a First Public Working Draft using the Recommendation track.

Publication as a First Public Working Draft does not imply endorsement by W3C and its Members.

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This document is governed by the 18 August 2025 W3C Process Document.

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