Enhancing the Trust and Transparency of Academic Records with Blockchain-Based Systems

Abstract

Academic record-keeping and verification systems face several challenges related to data security, privacy, and fraud prevention. Blockchain technology has been proposed as a potential solution to these challenges, as it offers a more secure and transparent system that can enhance the credibility and integrity of academic records. However, the implementation of self-sovereign identity (SSI) principles can further enhance the user-centric and decentralized nature of the platform. This paper proposes a blockchain-based education portal that leverages the power of blockchain technology and SSI to provide a more secure, efficient, and user-centric system for academic record-keeping and verification. The proposed system aims to comply with SSI principles, ensuring the privacy and security of student data while enabling students to control and share their academic records. By providing a decentralized, tamper-proof system for academic record-keeping and verification, the proposed system can enhance the trust and transparency of academic records, thereby enabling faster and more efficient verification processes. This investigation can provide insights into the potential benefits of SSI compliance in education record-keeping and verification and help to advance the adoption of SSI principles in other domains.