Introduction - Verifiable Credentials in the DOME Ecosystem

Verifiable Credentials  are used in the DOME ecosystem as a  trusted mechanism for identity, authentication, and authorization . They ensure that both individuals and services can interact securely across the different DOME components — such as the Issuer, the Marketplace, and external integrations — while maintaining verifiable trust and data integrity. 

 Credential Issuance and Management 

 Credentials are  issued through the  Issuer  application  and  retrieved and stored in the  Wallet  application . 

 When a new company joins  the DOME ecosystem, it must complete the  onboarding process ,  which concludes with the issuance of a  LEAR Credential Employee  for the company’s Legal Representative (LEAR). This credential acts as the company’s primary identity within DOME and grants the holder the authority to  create and manage additional credentials  for employees or services using the Issuer. 

 If you are a  non-LEAR employee , the LEAR of your organization can issue a   Verifiable Credential on your behalf. Once your credential has been issued, you can retrieve it by following  these steps .