VerifiedChecked against the issuing authority itself (a state board, the NPI registry, FINRA, a QEI body…). We query the official source, store when and where it matched, and re-check over time.
Issuer-verifiedA credential cryptographically signed by its issuer — an Open Badge or Verifiable Credential (e.g. imported from Credly). The signature itself proves authenticity.
Self-reportedEntered or uploaded by the holder and not yet independently confirmed. No check mark — shown plainly as the holder’s own claim.