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Credential Revocation

Definition

Credential revocation is the process of invalidating a previously issued digital credential or permission, rendering it unusable for authentication or authorization. This mechanism ensures that access rights or verified attributes can be terminated promptly when they are no longer valid or when security is compromised. In decentralized identity systems, it addresses the challenge of withdrawing trust from a specific credential while maintaining the overall integrity of the distributed ledger. Robust revocation procedures are essential for security and accountability in digital environments.