The Client
The client is a State University System responsible for overseeing higher education across 12 universities. They needed to modernize their credentialing process for over 50,000 students to enhance security, efficiency, and interoperability between institutions.
Industry
Education
Tech Stack
Ethereum Blockchain, Solidity, IPFS, React Native, Node.js, RESTful APIs
The Challenges
The State University System faced significant challenges with credential verification, fraud prevention, and efficient processing of academic credentials across multiple institutions.
- Manual credential verification was slow, taking 2-3 weeks per request.
- Rising incidents of credential fraud and forgery posed a significant risk.
- A lack of interoperability between university systems created data silos.
- High administrative costs were associated with manual credential processing.
- There were no real-time verification capabilities for employers.
- Student mobility was hindered by barriers between institutions.
Solutions We Offered
JadeQuest developed a blockchain-based digital credential management platform with smart contract automation, providing secure, instant, and verifiable academic credentials. The solution was built on four key pillars:
Blockchain Credential Platform
We implemented an Ethereum-based platform for immutable credential storage with cryptographic verification. Smart Contracts were used to automate the issuance and verification process, while IPFS provided decentralized storage for the credentials themselves.
Digital Wallet System
We developed student-controlled digital wallets for credential management, available via mobile apps and web portals. The wallets were secured with biometric authentication, giving students full control over their academic records.
Verification API
A secure Verification API was created to allow for real-time credential verification by employers and other institutions. The system utilized RESTful APIs and QR code integration for instant, on-demand processing.
Admin Dashboard
A comprehensive management dashboard was provided for university administrators. It included an analytics dashboard for insights, tools for batch processing of credentials, and complete audit trails for compliance.
Implementation Process
The project was completed in 12 months over four phases. Phase 1 involved setting up the blockchain infrastructure and smart contract development (3 months). Phase 2 focused on platform and application development, including the digital wallet and APIs (4 months). Phase 3 was dedicated to pilot testing with three universities and training programs (3 months). The final phase involved a full rollout to all 12 universities, mass credential migration, and go-live support (2 months).
Results
The blockchain credential system delivered exceptional results in security, efficiency, and user satisfaction, setting a new standard for digital credentialing in higher education.
Security & Trust
99.9% credential verification accuracy achieved.
100% elimination of fraud incidents through tamper-proof credentials.
98% confidence and trust score from employers using the verification system.
Efficiency Gains
85% reduction in credential processing time for administrators.
$1.2M in annual administrative cost savings.
Verification speed improved from 2-3 weeks to instant.
98% student adoption rate within the first 6 months of deployment.
