> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.moca.network/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# When to Use (and Not to Use) AIR Credentials

> Decision guide for AIR Kit credentials — when verifiable credentials and AIR Account are the right fit for your use case versus traditional auth or APIs.

## For Credentials

### When to Use

* When users demand **proof-based access** without sharing sensitive personal data (KYC, gated content, regulatory compliance).
* In ecosystems where **data portability, privacy, and user autonomy** are priorities (gaming, DeFi, Web3, loyalty, education).
* To **unify fragmented user identities** and streamline onboarding across platforms.

### Not Ideal For

* Use cases that require **central authority** over credential storage (e.g., when data value changes very quickly) or where **open, public data access** is necessary.
* **Extremely rapid, low-latency verification flows** where decentralized checks could introduce unacceptable friction (though Moca Chain is optimized for performance).
* Situations where **complex document uploads or visual/manual checks** (outside ZKP-compatible claims) are essential.