A Blockchain-Based Approach to Management of University Diploma Authenticity

Abstract

This paper focuses on solving digital transformation challenges in educational system. In addition to traditional information systems employed in education there is a trend of adding new features based on the latest megatrends such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. Specifically, this paper discusses an approach on how blockchain technology can be utilized to implement a system for keeping student records and diploma verification. Including blockchain technology in the process of keeping records on students’ diplomas may bring many benefits. It provides students with control of their academic identity and provides means for displaying verified credentials in their electronic records, which may simplify later use of their electronic CVs or copies of diplomas. The use of blockchain should increase trust into electronic records to all of the stakeholders involved in the process and could in the near future minimize the possibility to modify or falsify student credentials.