ShikkhaChain: A Blockchain-Powered Academic Credential Verification System for Bangladesh

TL;DR

ShikkhaChain is a blockchain-based platform that securely manages academic credentials in Bangladesh, reducing fraud and verification time through decentralized, transparent, and tamper-proof digital certificates.

Contribution

The paper introduces a novel blockchain-powered credential verification system tailored for Bangladesh, integrating Ethereum smart contracts and IPFS for secure, scalable academic credential management.

Findings

Enhanced trust in academic credentials

Reduced verification time for degrees

Improved international credibility of Bangladeshi degrees

Abstract

Academic credential fraud threatens educational integrity, especially in developing countries like Bangladesh, where verification methods are primarily manual and inefficient. To address this challenge, we present ShikkhaChain, a blockchain-powered certificate management platform designed to securely issue, verify, and revoke academic credentials in a decentralized and tamper-proof manner. Built on Ethereum smart contracts and utilizing IPFS for off-chain storage, the platform offers a transparent, scalable solution accessible through a React-based DApp with MetaMask integration. ShikkhaChain enables role-based access for governments, regulators, institutions, and public verifiers, allowing QR-based validation and on-chain revocation tracking. Our prototype demonstrates enhanced trust, reduced verification time, and improved international credibility for Bangladeshi degrees, promoting a more reliable academic and employment ecosystem.