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F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device.
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You don't need to verify it. Download it and then temporarily turn on install from unknown sources. Once F-droid is installed you can turn off the install from unknown sources setting. When you first install an app from F-droid you will need to grant F-droid permission to install apps.
I personally I think F-droid is far better than the Play store. I don't even use the Play store on my device as I don't use or install Google services. I run pure Lineage OS with only apps from F-droid. F-droid takes a strong stance on freedom, libre software and privacy. To be on F-droid you need to meet strict requirements.