# References and Standards

The Verifier is built upon widely recognized standards and best practices:

* **W3C Verifiable Credentials Data Model**:\
  <https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-data-model/>
* **Decentralized Identifier (DID) Core**:\
  <https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/>
* **OIDC4VP (Working Draft)**:\
  Integrates OIDC flows with Verifiable Presentations for standardized interactions.

By aligning with these references, the Verifier ensures compatibility, interoperability, and long-term reliability in the SSI ecosystem.