# Types of Verifiable Credential

## Overview

There are multiple types of Verifiable Credentials, each with their own set of benefits and features:

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>JSON (JWT)</strong></mark></td><td>W3C standard for representing data in a plain JSON format with a JWT proof.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>JSON-LD</strong></mark></td><td>W3C standard for representing data in a plain JSON format with a Data Integrity proof.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>SD-JWT</strong></mark></td><td>Extension of JSON based JWT with ability for selectively disclosed attributes.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>AnonCreds (ZKCreds)</strong></mark></td><td>Hyperledger-championed format with capabilities for zero-knowledge proofs and selective disclousre.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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