> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.onto.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.onto.app/basics/data-management/what-is-a-verifiable-credential.md).

# What is a verifiable credential?

Self-sovereign Verifiable Credentials powered by Ontology Network. It is a statement to confirm a claim made by one entity about another. The claim is accompanied by a digital signature that can be used by other entities for authentication.

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