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Proof schemas

A proof schema defines the attributes a verifier requests from a credentials holder. It is the collection of items of information to be requested.

Proof schemas are built from attributes defined in credential schemas. Each item of information to be requested must first be part of a credential schema in the system. Proof schemas are not restricted to pulling attributes from a single credential schema or from credential schemas using a particular credential format; a single proof schema can be composed of any number of attributes from any number of credential schemas within the organization.

Proof schemas cannot combine hardware- and software-based credentials.

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