Verite is a set of decentralized identity standards developed through collaboration among Circle, Block, Coinbase, and other blockchain projects, aimed at providing a secure, open-source framework for issuing and verifying digital identity credentials in the crypto economy. Unlike centralized systems, Verite allows for the creation and verification of digital identities without requiring personal data disclosure, offering users control over their identity credentials, which can be stored in crypto wallets. This initiative addresses the challenges of identity verification in the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape, enabling a wide array of use cases such as KYC verification, NFT provenance tracking, and more, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. By empowering individuals and institutions to participate safely in DeFi protocols and beyond, Verite represents a shift towards decentralized control over personal data, facilitating broader inclusion in the global financial system and aligning with the Web3 ethos of decentralization and user ownership.