Project introduction
Veridian Platform: The Identity Platform Built for Tomorrow
The Cardano Foundation has launched Veridian Platfrom, an open-source digital identity platform designed to give individuals and enterprises full control over their digital identity. Paired with the Veridian Wallet, the platform leverages decentralized identifiers (KERI), verifiable credentials (ACDC), and an optional trust layer on Cardano.
To get started, visit veridian.id to download Veridian Wallet from the Apple or Google Play Store, or access our documentation, GitHub repository, and FAQs.
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Q: Veridian Wallet: SSI agent details while onboarding
The SSI agent details refer to a cloud agent component used in our KERI-based identity architecture. We use an implementation of KERI that includes both a cloud and edge agent.
The cloud agent, powered by KERIA, is securely controlled by the edge agent — in this case, the Veridian Wallet, which uses the Signify library.
The “SSI Agent” screen in the wallet is the onboarding interface that connects the wallet to that cloud agent. To complete onboarding, the wallet needs two URLs: Boot and Connect.
How to connect to a cloud agent?
If you’d like an effortless onboarding with an enterprise-grade deployment, hosted sandboxes are an option!, Keep in mind that access will be at this moment reviewed and granted manually — it’s not yet instant.
Alternatively, you’re free to deploy your own infrastructure using Docker Compose or Kubernetes. We’ve prepared all the Helm charts and configuration files to make that setup straightforward.
More details and setup instructions can be found in the Veridian documentation.
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Q: Why Veridian Wallet uses an 18-word recovery phrase?
It’s based on a BIP-39 conversion specific to the KERI ecosystem, which is different from Cardano crypto wallets. The recovery phrase is padded to reach 18 words but functions securely. 24-word phrases aren’t supported.
More details and setup instructions can be found in the Veridian documentation, specifically in the onboarding section.
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Is this the same cardano foundation identity wallet?
And will there be a browser or desktop version?
Yes, this is the initial identity wallet developed by the Cardano Foundation, which was open sourced at the end of 2023. Since then, we’ve continued to evolve the codebase, strengthening core functionalities and expanding the feature set to support a broader range of SSI use cases.
Version 1.0.0 of the Veridian Wallet marks our first public release and lays the foundation for a secure, self-sovereign identity platform. It’s a cross-platform wallet available on iOS and Android, built on the KERI/ACDC/CESR identity stack.
Link to release notes: Release v1.0.0 · cardano-foundation/veridian-wallet · GitHub
As part of a broader rebranding initiative, our identity platform now falls under the Veridian name. The Veridian Wallet represents the improved, next-generation version of what was previously known as the “identity wallet.”
Looking ahead, our roadmap prioritizes the delivery of extended KERI capabilities. We’re also actively exploring the potential for desktop and browser-based wallet experiences, among several other initiatives. These remain under internal discussion, with no firm commitments at this stage
Q: Issues with the Veridian Wallet on Android 15?
Update: We’ll be pushing a fix in the next hours making the app available for Android 15. Thanks for your patience
Old Response: There is a known issue affecting some Android 15 devices when using the Veridian Wallet on the production track of the Play Store.
Internal testing on Android 15 has not shown any problems, suggesting the issue may be related to propagation delays during rollout.
The team has contacted Google and is actively investigating to ensure no other problems are involved.
Updates will be shared in this thread. Thanks for your patience and support.
I was unable to access it on my galaxy s21fe with android 14, but a Redmi 9A with Adnroid 11 did open it and managed to create recovery phrases and waiting for sandbox access.
We are currently reviewing the Android store listing configuration to ensure the app remains available for download across a broad range of devices, while continuing to meet the necessary security update requirements
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Latest Veridian Wallet Update Now Live on Google Play
The latest version of the Veridian Wallet is now available on the Google Play Store and supports a broad range of devices, including those running Android 15.
In addition, the community has deployed the necessary cloud services to support onboarding — including both the Boot and Connect URLs. This means full onboarding is now possible for any user. More details here!
Thanks for your patience and valuable feedback