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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 186 - Number 26
Year of Publication: 2024
Authors: Shivam Gangwar, Anushka Chaurasia
10.5120/ijca2024923722

Shivam Gangwar, Anushka Chaurasia . Blockchain-based Authentication and Verification System for Academic Certificate using QR Code and Decentralized Applications. International Journal of Computer Applications. 186, 26 ( Jul 2024), 1-10. DOI=10.5120/ijca2024923722

@article{ 10.5120/ijca2024923722,
author = { Shivam Gangwar, Anushka Chaurasia },
title = { Blockchain-based Authentication and Verification System for Academic Certificate using QR Code and Decentralized Applications },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { Jul 2024 },
volume = { 186 },
number = { 26 },
month = { Jul },
year = { 2024 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 1-10 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume186/number26/blockchain-based-authentication-and-verification-system-for-academic-certificate-using-qr-code-and-decentralized-applications/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2024923722 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
}
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%1 2024-07-09T00:35:21+05:30
%A Shivam Gangwar
%A Anushka Chaurasia
%T Blockchain-based Authentication and Verification System for Academic Certificate using QR Code and Decentralized Applications
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
%@ 0975-8887
%V 186
%N 26
%P 1-10
%D 2024
%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

Recently, the creation of fake degrees has become widespread, presenting a significant challenge to the current education system. Consequently, authenticating students’ educational records when seeking admission to courses or applying for jobs has been deemed essential. Academic credentials have needed verification, which has often been time-consuming and has required third-party involvement. This paper includes a proposed approach known as a blockchain-based decentralized application (DAPP) to address these issues. The proposed architecture has comprised a front-end built with ReactJs, a back-end utilizing Ethereum 2.0, and a QR code verification process. In this proposed model, a QR code has been added to enable degree verification in minimal time. Smart contract management through Solidity and secure storage via the IPFS protocol have been seamlessly integrated into the system. This proposed method has been progressively implemented, examined, and verified on an Ethereum-like test network. The objective of this paper has been to reduce costs and combat fraudulent degrees. The results have indicated that the cost of issuing degrees using the proposed method is much lower than the traditional approach, with no server maintenance costs. The conclusion has emphasized the research’s success in significantly enhancing the security of degree authentication and offering a cost-effective, scalable solution. This innovative system has set a new standard for academic credential verification, and the promising results have indicated that blockchain-based decentralized applications hold great potential for the future.

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Computer Science
Information Sciences

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Blockchain Certificate Verification Decentralized Application QR Code

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