Wallets

A digital wallet in the Hovi platform is where users and organizations securely store, manage, and share their verifiable credentials. These wallets hold digital versions of credentials, much like a physical wallet that holds your ID cards, driver's licenses, or business cards. In a digital identity ecosystem, wallets play a crucial role in the self-sovereign identity (SSI) model, allowing users to have full control over their data and selectively share information as needed.

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To view a list of supported wallets per ecosystem, please view Supported Wallet List.

How Wallets Work in Hovi

1. Credential Issuance: When a user receives a digital credential (e.g., academic degree, health certificate), it is stored in their Hovi Wallet. The user can retrieve this credential anytime.
2. Verification Process: When a user needs to verify a credential, they can present it directly from their wallet. The verification process is streamlined, enabling quick authentication by verifiers.
3. Selective Sharing: Users can choose which credentials to share and with whom, enhancing their privacy. For instance, a user may share their professional certification with a potential employer while keeping other credentials private.

Each tenant within an ecosystem has its own dedicated wallet, which is used for issuing and verifying credentials. Holders can utilize either the Hovi Wallet App or third-party digital wallet applications from third-party providers to receive and store their credentials.