Introduction
What the wallet is for, and the words used in this guide.
Who this guide is for
This part of the documentation is for people who sign in and work in the wallet.
- Create an identity for your organization
- Manage keys, and approve a signature when more than one person must agree
- Issue, hold, and check verifiable credentials
Operators who decide who can sign in, or who host a wallet for other organizations, should start with Roles and permissions.
Bold text in this guide is a label in the wallet, such as a button or a menu item.
What is the GS1 ready EUBW Company Wallet?
The GS1 ready EUBW Company Wallet is a self-sovereign identity solution that enables your organization to:
- Create and manage Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) for your organization
- Issue W3C-compliant Verifiable Credentials to partners, customers, or employees
- Securely manage cryptographic keys with multi-layer protection
- Control credential status (revoke or suspend credentials when needed)
- Publish credentials to a public registry for verification
Understanding Key Concepts
Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs)
A DID is a unique identifier for your organization that doesn’t rely on a central authority. Think of it like your organization’s digital identity that you fully control.
Verifiable Credentials
Digital certificates that prove claims about your organization or others. Like a digital business license or membership certificate that can be instantly verified.
Cryptographic Keys
Digital keys used to sign credentials and prove your organization’s identity. The private key stays inside the wallet’s key module.
User Secrets
An optional key file you keep yourself. It is a second factor, in the same spirit as a banking app or a passkey: the wallet uses the private key when you provide the file. You choose where to store it. The wallet does not keep a copy, and the file is not the private key. See Keys.