SSI EduWallets

SSI EduWallets is an open-source project launched in 2023 that implements Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) solutions for educational platforms. The project enables the issuance and verification of educational Verifiable Credentials through integration with the European Blockchain Service Infrastructure (EBSI) and compliance with European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) standards.

The technical implementation is based on five key components: WalletKIT API, Issuer API, Verifier API, issuance/verification UI, and a demo Web Wallet. The system utilizes several core protocols and standards:

• OIDC4VC and SIOP for wallet communication
• W3C Verifiable Credentials framework for credential formatting
• EBSI infrastructure for credential verification
• Integration with European Learning Model (ELM) and Europass standards

The project addresses interoperability challenges in digital education through a decentralized identity approach that enables:

• Secure storage and sharing of educational credentials
• Standardized recording of competencies and qualifications
• Privacy-preserving verification of educational achievements
• Cross-platform credential portability

  The solution has been developed as a proof-of-concept with support from netidee and is available under open-source licenses through the project's GitLab repositories, allowing educational platforms to integrate SSI capabilities into their existing infrastructure.