Blockchain Based Academic Certificate Authentication System

The graduation certificates issued by universities and other educational institutions are among the most important documents for graduates. A certificate is a proof of a graduate’s qualification and can be used to apply for a job or other related matters. The advance of information technology and the availability of low-cost and high-quality office equipment in the market have enabled forgery of important documents. However, verification of certificates using traditional methods is costly and very time-consuming. Therefore, the goal of this proposed model that can offer a potential solution for academic certificate issuing and verification using blockchain technology. The proposed system uses SHA-256 algorithm to create a tamper-proof record of academic certificates and making it impossible to falsify or manipulate them. The system will also provide a decentralized platform for certificate verification, enabling employers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to easily verify the authenticity of academic certificates.