EBSI
The European Blockchain Services Infrastructure ( EBSI ) is a pioneering initiative launched by the European Commission in collaboration with the European Blockchain Partnership (EBP). Established in 2018, EBSI is the first pan-European, public-driven blockchain infrastructure to support secure and trusted digital services. Built on blockchain technology's decentralised, immutable, and tamper-proof properties, EBSI enables the seamless verification and exchange of information across borders, benefitting citizens, institutions, and public administrations.
Within the DQF.eu framework, EBSI plays a critical role in implementing a new credential paradigm based on trust and decentralisation. DQF credentials utilise the EBSI Verifiable Credentials Framework, adhering to the W3C Verifiable Credentials standard, which ensures that credentials issued are impossible to falsify and easy to verify. By leveraging EBSI’s digital wallets and blockchain network, DQF enables learners to securely store, share, and verify their credentials decentralised. This transition moves credentials from institutional ownership to individual control, empowering learners with ownership of their records while maintaining trust and interoperability across Europe.
Through its integration with EBSI, DQF.eu provides a concrete solution to modernising credential management, aligning with European efforts to promote transparency, security, and cross-border recognition of qualifications.