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+# Changelog
+
+## [1.0.0-rc.1](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/compare/v1.0.0-rc.1...v1.0.0-rc.1) (2024-04-15)
+
+
+### Features
+
+* establish a database to handle credential requests, verified credentials, document proof, and managing lifecycle ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+* establish a GET endpoint for retrieving own credential requests with their current status ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+* establish a GET endpoint to retrieve supported credential types, allowing customers to see all credentials that can be requested ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+* establish a job to store newly created verified credentials inside the holder wallet ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+* establish a notification system for credential expiry to alert holders ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+* establish a processes worker to create credentials and submit them for signature by the issuer wallet ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+* establish an admin endpoint to retrieve credential requests for the purpose of approval or rejection ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+* establish endpoints to approve or reject customer credential requests ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+* establish POST endpoints for credential requests for BPN (Business Partner Number), Membership, and Framework Agreement credentials ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+* implement a job to run expiry validation and revocation of credentials ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+* **known issue:** upload of documents with credential requests currently not working ([609567a](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/609567a6131fdcb1f12ea8a6653b5dbc9963816e))
+
+
+### Miscellaneous Chores
+
+* release 1.0.0-rc.1 ([e74c880](https://github.com/eclipse-tractusx/ssi-credential-issuer/commit/e74c880fef9245fca685c102541e46420893db2e))