--- tags: CWU title: Verifiable Credentials & Linked Data Proofs description: An overview of how verifiable credentials and linked data proofs relate --- # Verifiable Credentials & Linked Data Proofs ## Table of Contents [TOC] ## Introduction Linked Data Proofs provide a mechanism to for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of Linked Data documents using mathematical proofs. ### Related Documents - [Notes on JSON-LD](/QFzgME-VSSS1m6ySVXQ4Pg?edit) - [Notes on Linked Data Proofs](/inzaVCAtSdWQxzmw8doNGg) ### Resources Used - [Verifiable Credentials Implementation Guideline](https://w3c.github.io/vc-imp-guide) - [Benefits of JSON-LD and LD-Proofs](https://w3c.github.io/vc-imp-guide/#benefits-of-json-ld-and-ld-proofs) ## Benefits As stated by the [Verifiable Credentials Implementation Guideline](https://w3c.github.io/vc-imp-guide/#benefits-of-json-ld-and-ld-proofs), Linked Data Proofs