Abstract
It is more expensive to handle forged certificates rather than take stringent measures to prevent such occurrences. Forged certificates can lead to loss of integrity and credibility in the certificates and loss of public confidence and trust in the certificate awarding institutions. This study proposed a blend of emerging technologies that include blockchain smart contract for authenticating academic certificates using the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) as the case study. The study presents a detailed design of authenticated and trusted academic certification using blockchain technology. The Ethereum smart contract was used to govern, manage, and provide traceability and visibility in a manner that is secured, decentralized, and globally accessible with high integrity and transparency. Findings from the study revealed various processes by which WAEC authenticates the certificates they issued and that blockchain technology tends to improve its methods of verification.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Software Innovation |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- Academic Certificate
- Authenticated
- Blockchain
- Certification
- Education
- Ethereum
- Smart Contract
- Trusted
- Verification
- WAEC