International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Mr. Ankit Dhakane, Mr. Chetan Maurya, Dr.Jasbir Kaur, Ms. Sandhya Thakkar, Mr. Suraj Kanal
Abstract: The rapid growth of digital education and online credentialing has increased the need for secure and efficient academic certificate verification systems. Traditional verification methods are often centralized, time-consuming, vulnerable to forgery, and dependent on manual institutional processes. Blockchain technology offers a decentralized and tamper-resistant solution for managing academic credentials. This research paper proposes a hybrid on-chain and off-chain architecture for academic certificate validation using blockchain technology and analyzes existing blockchain-based credential verification frameworks such as MIT Blockcerts. The paper examines the architecture, working mechanism, security features, and verification process of Blockcerts, along with its role in preventing certificate fraud and improving transparency. A comparative analysis of traditional and blockchain-based verification systems is also presented to evaluate efficiency, security, and scalability. The findings indicate that blockchain-based academic credential systems enhance trust, reduce verification time, and provide secure ownership of digital certificates. However, challenges such as scalability, interoperability, privacy concerns, and institutional adoption remain significant considerations for large-scale implementation. The study concludes that blockchain technology has strong potential to transform academic certificate management and verification systems in modern educational institutions.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20456095
