# An Introduction to Gordian Envelope Use Cases Our [Technical Intro to Gordian Envelope](Envelope-Tech-Intro.md) offers abstract examples of the main capabilities of Gordian Envelopes. Below are some more focused use cases that demonstrate how they might be used in the real world. They cover the following topics: * Self-Sovereign Control of Assets * Educational Credentials * Collaborative Signing Designs * Collaborative Credential Designs These are just a few of the many real-world use cases that could benefit from the usage of Gordian Envelopes