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tags: CWU
title: Verifiable Credentials & Linked Data Proofs
description: An overview of how verifiable credentials and linked data proofs relate
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# 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