Core Responsibilities

The Issuer Service streamlines essential tasks in the SSI ecosystem:

1. DID Document Management:

   • Automates DID registration on the EMPE Blockchain.

   • Manages keys and service endpoints.

2. Schema Management:

   • Creates and stores credential schemas.

   • Retrieves, lists, and deletes schemas.

   • Supports versioning for iterative schema updates.

3. Credential Issuance:

   • Issues Verifiable Credentials bound to a schema.

   • Offers targeted or open offerings.

   • Integrates with wallet flows for secure credential retrieval.

4. Wallet Interactions:

   • Uses QR code-based flows for wallets to claim credentials.

   • Validates DID ownership for targeted offerings.

   • Employs authorization code and token exchange flows.

5. Credential Lifecycle Management:

   • Lists issued credentials and their statuses.

   • Revokes credentials as needed.

   • Deletes credentials when obsolete.

6. Security and Compliance:

   • Enforces HTTPS, cryptographic signing, and verification.

   • Uses x-client-secret and bearer tokens for secure operations.

These core functions enable issuers to manage identity-related processes confidently, maintaining alignment with SSI standards.