Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: — Verifying academic certificates is essential for maintaining the authenticity and integrity of educational qualifications, yet traditional methods can be slow, costly, and susceptible to forgery. This research proposes a blockchain-based, decentralized system for academic certificate verification, which leverages a secure, transparent, and tamper-resistant digital ledger. Through smart contracts, the system automates certificate issuance and validation, ensuring that records remain immutable and traceable. This approach enables institutions, employers, and graduates to securely access authenticated credentials while reducing administrative overhead and fraud risks. The paper presents the system architecture, implementation, and a security analysis, demonstrating how blockchain technology can improve security, trust, and efficiency in academic credentialing. This research offers a scalable, cost-effective solution with potential for widespread adoption in education.
DOI: 10.55041/ijsrem41735
Author: Sayali Shivarkar
Institution: Savitribai Phule Pune University
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4407851241