Introduction

Ecosystems create and manage their Trust Registries in Verana.

➡️ Learn the basics first in the Learn section.

🚀 Create Your Own Ecosystem Trust Registry

1. Publish an Ecosystem Governance Framework (EGF)

   • for fast setup you can use our EGF template.
   • EGF must outline Ecosystem mission, Credential Schema(s), rules for joining the Ecosystem, fee model, compliance, and slashing rules.
   • Make the document publicly reachable (e.g., IPFS / GitHub) and register its digest on-chain.

2. Create your Ecosystem in Verana

   • Create the trust registry
   • Create the credential schema(s) you defined in your EGF, and the root permissions
   • notify potential interested participants
   • start onboarding!

🤝 Join an Existing Ecosystem: Issuer, Verifier, Grantor (Trust Registry Operator)

Search existing ecosystems and look at their credential schemas.

If you want to work with credentials governed by an existing Ecosystem:

1. Review & accept its EGF.
2. Choose the Credential Schema relevant to your business case.
3. Request the right permission:
   • Issuer Grantor or Verifier Grantor → operate the trust registry branch.
   • Issuer → issue credentials.
   • Verifier → request presentations.
4. Depending on schema rules, either:
   • Self-create your permission (OPEN mode), or
   • Run a validation process with a Grantor / Ecosystem owner (GRANTOR / ECOSYSTEM mode).

🎓 Join as a Holder

1. Accept the Ecosystem’s EGF.
2. Pick the Credential Schema you need.
3. Select an authorized Issuer (or self-issue if you already have Issuer rights).
4. Receive your Verifiable Credential and store it in your wallet.