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When a student excels in a course, the school rewards them with a course credential. These credentials are crucial for students when presenting their academic achievements to potential employers or government agencies for employment or further education. However, with the current reliance on computer systems to store this information, there is a risk of data theft or loss in case of device malfunctions. Obtaining government approval for these credentials is a time-consuming process, as manual verification is required to cross-reference the candidate's information with the school records. Additionally, the existing methods for preventing the creation and alteration of counterfeit graduation papers are insufficient. The use of blockchain technology in this process can address these challenges by creating a decentralized system. Blockchain ensures security through cryptographic links between blocks, and the entire chain is shared among all local nodes, making the system less vulnerable to centralization. The proposed decentralized certificate verification system incorporates essential features to create a Decentralized Application (DAPP) in the blockchain era. This design aims to streamline the verification and issuance of certificates, addressing the prevalent issue of fraudulent statements. The system is comprehensive, providing solutions for the entire Validation Issuance, Confirmation, and Certification Cycle while considering the needs of all stakeholders.
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