The Batch Credential Issuance section currently describes Credentials as varying along three dimensions:
- Credential Format
- Credential Dataset
- Cryptographic Data
However, “Cryptographic Data” is used as a concept but does not appear to have its own terminology definition. We should add a definition for it.
Recent discussions around Credential Dataset Version also clarifies that Credential instances with the same Credential Dataset may differ not only in cryptographic data, such as Issuer signatures or key binding material, but also in other data that is not part of the Credential Dataset, such as timestamps. See #472 (comment).
We should introduce terminology for this broader category as well, for example "Credential instance-specific data" or a better term, and use it consistently. This term should cover data that may differ between Credential instances without changing the Credential Dataset.
The Batch Credential Issuance section should then be updated so the listed dimensions are not limited to Credential Format, Credential Dataset, and Cryptographic Data only. It should include the new broader term, with Cryptographic Data described as one example of that category.
We should also define Cryptographic Data as a term.
The Batch Credential Issuance section currently describes Credentials as varying along three dimensions:
However, “Cryptographic Data” is used as a concept but does not appear to have its own terminology definition. We should add a definition for it.
Recent discussions around Credential Dataset Version also clarifies that Credential instances with the same Credential Dataset may differ not only in cryptographic data, such as Issuer signatures or key binding material, but also in other data that is not part of the Credential Dataset, such as timestamps. See #472 (comment).
We should introduce terminology for this broader category as well, for example "Credential instance-specific data" or a better term, and use it consistently. This term should cover data that may differ between Credential instances without changing the Credential Dataset.
The Batch Credential Issuance section should then be updated so the listed dimensions are not limited to Credential Format, Credential Dataset, and Cryptographic Data only. It should include the new broader term, with Cryptographic Data described as one example of that category.
We should also define Cryptographic Data as a term.