This is just phase 1: experimenting

Phase future will allow us to cryptographically sign-off on other users work. Think web-of-trust.

I can sign a badge for my babysitter verifying that they are legit. Other parents in my own web of trust can see that on her profile, and use that info in their decision to hire her.

An employer can sign-off that you know how to write python code because they paid you to do so. Other employers can see that certificate/badge from a reputable signing identity.

Complete an education course? Your grade is a badge.

And you can choose to reveal badges at your discretion to whomever you want.