Verification method

ZYKAY uses the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet as the sole identity verification method.

Overview

EUDI Wallet
MethodEUDI Wallet (ISO 18013-5 mdoc or SD-JWT)
ProtocolOpenID4VP (selective disclosure)
Speed (first time)~15 seconds
Speed (return)~1.7 seconds (instant connection)
Scopes availableisAdult, isFrench, isEU, isUnique
Backend (Exchange API)POST /v1/exchange with HMAC
User prerequisiteseIDAS 2.0 compliant EUDI Wallet

ZYKAY consumes member-state-signed identity credentials through OpenID4VP. The state-issued signature guarantees authenticity and the IACA trust chain is verified server-side.

User experience

The EUDI Wallet delivers the best user experience: near-instant feedback (~1.7s), no document handling, and the server never sees the user's personal data. All attributes remain inside the citizen's wallet.

Documentation