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OpenID Foundation Sets Date for Verifiable Credentials Conformance Self-Certification

The OpenID Foundation says implementers will be able to self-certify against OpenID4VP 1.0, OpenID4VCI 1.0, and HAIP 1.0 via its conformance testing platform starting February 26, 2026.

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Key Facts

  • The conformance suite is described as open-source tooling that can be run locally or against OpenID-hosted servers.
  • OpenID says organizations can submit self-certified test logs for publication on its certification site, with publication optional.
  • The foundation says it plans to introduce additional accreditation services in 2026 following the self-certification launch.

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Conformance testing is often used to reduce ecosystem fragmentation when multiple wallet, issuer, and verifier implementations need to interoperate across jurisdictions.

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