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International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications
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INATBA paper separates blockchain credential verification from institutional recognition
INATBA's Education Working Group has published a knowledge paper examining why technically verifiable micro-credentials are not automatically recognised by employers or academic institutions. It sets out a five-part framework for credential value and surveys EU digital identity and credential infrastructure. Useful background for compliance and education teams tracking EU digital identity wallet rollout and blockchain-based credentialing standards.
- The paper applies the EU Council Recommendation of June 2022, under which universities, vocational institutes, employers and industry associations can all design and issue micro-credentials.
- It proposes a five-part framework for credential value: credibility, evidence, verifiability, recognition and relevance.
- It references the W3C Verifiable Credentials Data Model v2.0 as a trusted standard for cryptographic authentication of credential records.
- It discusses upcoming European Digital Identity Wallets under Regulation EU 2024/1183, citing Germany's planned d-you wallet as an example.
- It cites empirical research finding micro-credentials boost earnings by approximately 9% when aligned with specific job requirements.