The proliferation of academic credential fraud and the inefficiencies inherent in traditional verification systems have created an urgent need for secure, transparent, and efficient record management solutions in higher education. This comprehensive research examines the effectiveness of blockchain technology in addressing these challenges through a systematic analysis of contemporary implementations, performance metrics, and case studies. Our investigation reveals that blockchain-based systems demonstrate significant improvements in security, verification efficiency, and fraud prevention, with initial title registration averaging 2.97 seconds and verification processes completing in under one second. While challenges in scalability and interoperability persist, the technology shows remarkable potential for transforming academic credentialing, with institutions worldwide implementing blockchain solutions that have issued over 32,000 digital credentials and achieved 100% fraud detection rates.
Deepak Kumar (Tue,) studied this question.