QEAA and EAA Credentials with Hovi

Electronic Attestations of Attributes (EAA) and Qualified Electronic Attestations of Attributes (QEAA) are part of Europe’s new digital identity framework under eIDAS 2.0. Think of them as digital certificates for facts about people or businesses.

An Electronic Attestations of Attributes (EAA) is like a verified digital card that proves something specific, such as your age, your university degree, or your company’s registration. Instead of sending documents again and again, you can present this credential once and it will be accepted across Europe.

A Qualified Electronic Attestations of Attributes (QEAA) takes this further. It is issued by a certified authority called a Qualified Trust Service Provider, which gives it the same legal weight as a notarized paper document. If you hold a QEAA, anyone in the EU is required to recognize it as valid.

For everyday users, this means faster onboarding, fewer forms, and more control over what data gets shared. For businesses and tech founders, it means cutting costs, preventing fraud, and enabling cross-border services that work seamlessly from day one.

In short, EAAs and QEAAs make trust portable: once verified, your attributes travel with you anywhere in Europe’s digital economy. As digital trust in Europe is being reshaped by eIDAS 2.0. Under the new framework, Qualified Electronic Attestations of Attributes (QEAA) and Electronic Attestations of Attributes (EAA) are becoming the foundation for secure, interoperable identity verification. Hovi provides the infrastructure to issue, manage, and verify these credentials, helping businesses and public institutions stay compliant while delivering seamless digital experiences.

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Fragmented Identity Verification

Today, businesses and governments face a growing challenge in verifying user attributes. From proof of professional qualifications to age verification or licensing, most processes rely on centralized databases, manual checks, and repetitive onboarding.

This creates friction for users, raises costs for businesses, and increases compliance risks. Without a standardized way to issue and reuse trusted attributes, digital transactions remain slow, inconsistent, and vulnerable to fraud.

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Why It Matters

For Europe’s digital economy to grow, identity verification needs to move beyond one-off checks and fragmented systems. QEAA and EAA create a trusted way to verify and reuse attributes across borders, giving both organizations and individuals a stronger foundation for digital interactions. They allow businesses to stay compliant with eIDAS 2.0 while simplifying processes, and ensure that attributes are recognized and trusted across all EU member states.

Security is reinforced through cryptographically verifiable credentials that are resistant to tampering, while users benefit from greater control and privacy by deciding what information to share and with whom. Together, these capabilities create a future where trust can move with the user, enabling faster, safer, and more consistent digital services.

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Real-World Use Cases‍

QEAA and EAA credentials can be applied across a wide range of industries and sectors:

• Education: Issuing digital diplomas and certifications recognized across Europe.
• Healthcare: Verifying medical licenses, prescriptions, or insurance eligibility.
• Finance: Proving professional qualifications for regulated roles such as investment advisors.
• Government & Public Services: Granting access to benefits, permits, or residency rights.
• Travel & Mobility: Simplifying cross-border verifications such as driving licenses or travel permits.
  

Each use case illustrates how verified attributes reduce friction, enhance trust, and simplify compliance.

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How Hovi Enables QEAA/EAA

Issue and Verify QEAA/EAA Credentials with Hovi. The future of digital identity in Europe is here. With Hovi, your organization can issue, manage, and verify QEAA and EAA credentials in a compliant, scalable, and user-friendly way. Hovi’s platform provides the Credential Issuance and Verification APIs, Cloud Wallet APIs, and infrastructure needed to issue and verify QEAA/EAA credentials at scale.

1. Issuance: Institutions issue QEAA/EAA credentials through Hovi’s Business Wallet API or Studio.
2. Storage: Credentials are securely stored via Hovi Cloud Wallet API or EUDI mobile wallets, controlled by the user.
3. Verification: When requested, users can share proofs of their attributes, verified in real time using cryptographic validation.
   

This model ensures compliance while keeping users in control, enabling a seamless flow of trusted information across borders and industries. Hovi is built to help businesses and governments navigate the transition to eIDAS 2.0. Our platform is:

• Regulation-ready: Supporting QEAA/EAA from the ground up.
• Interoperable: Working seamlessly with EUDI wallets and open standards like OpenID4VC, mdoc/mDL (ISO 18013-5), SD-JWT
• Enterprise-grade: Backed by ISO 27001, GDPR, and robust data protection.
• Proven in the field: Already issuing credentials across industries and geographies.
  

With Hovi, organizations can confidently adopt QEAA/EAA and prepare for the next generation of trusted digital services.