What does OBv3 mean, and why does it matter? May 11, 2026 16:10 Open Badges 3.0 (OBv3) is the open standard for verifiable digital credentials maintained by 1EdTech, aligned with W3C Verifiable Credentials. OBv3 credentials are cryptographically verifiable, portable across platforms, and interoperable. LER.me Credential Registries issues OBv3 credentials so they meet the AWPAB white papers' four LER qualities. Related to OBv3; AWPAB