HEI-BCT: A Framework to Implement Blockchain-Based Self-Sovereign Identity Solution in Higher Education Institutions

Abstract

Blockchain Technology, a decentralized and distributed ledger, has received extensive attention of industries to revamp operations and functionality of organizations. Implementing smart technologies such as Blockchain is an attractive solution for organizations, including the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Self-Sovereign Identity is one of Blockchain applications that promises to provide a more efficient management systems for organizations. This paper explains how a Self-Sovereign Identity using Blockchain Technology can be used to manage students' credentials in HEIs. It also proposes a framework to successfully implement the solution. This paper answers two questions: “How to use Self-Sovereign Identity as credentials management system” and “What are the major steps to be followed when implementing a Blockchain-based solution?”