# IAM Patterns

- [Assets as Ownable Smart Contracts](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/identity-and-access-management-iam/patterns/assets-as-ownable-smart-contracts.md)
- [Credential Lifecycle](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/identity-and-access-management-iam/patterns/credential-lifecycle.md): The credential lifecycle in the IAM stack
- [Credential Metadata](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/identity-and-access-management-iam/patterns/credential-metadata.md): Possible credential metadata
- [SSI Credential Governance using ENS Domains](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/identity-and-access-management-iam/patterns/governance.md): Governance frameworks in the IAM stack


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