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Identity systems prevent credential revocation abuses by using cryptographic mechanisms like revocation registries (e.g., Merkle trees) or on-chain status lists. Issuers update revocation statuses in real-time, and verifiers check these lists before accepting credentials. Time-bound credentials expire automatically, reducing long-term risks. Smart contracts enforce revocation rules, while decentralized governance models distribute revocation authority to prevent single-point failures, ensuring transparency and accountability in the process.