As defined by the Velocity Network Foundation, an application or system that consumes and verifies digital credentials presented by an individual. These credentials are typically stored in the individual's Career Wallet and may include employment history, educational qualifications, or other verifiable professional records. The Relying Party application plays a crucial role in validating the authenticity and integrity of the credentials by interacting with the network to ensure that the credentials have been issued by trusted sources and have not been revoked. This ensures that only accurate and trustworthy data is used for decision-making purposes, such as during a hiring process or a skills verification check.