Preliminary communication

https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20200811113729

Blockchain-Based Application for Certification Management

Jovan Karamachoski orcid.org/0000-0002-5983-2632 ; University of Information Science and Technology "St. Paul the Apostle", Partizanska bb, 6000 Ohrid, North Macedonia
Ninoslav Marina ; University of Information Science and Technology "St. Paul the Apostle", Partizanska bb, 6000 Ohrid, North Macedonia
Pavel Taskov ; University of Information Science and Technology "St. Paul the Apostle", Partizanska bb, 6000 Ohrid, North Macedonia

Abstract

Blockchain technology will bring a disruption in plenty of industries and businesses. Recently it proved the robustness, immutability, auditability, in many crucial practical applications. The blockchain structure offers traceability of actions, alterations, alerts, which is an important property of a system needed for development of sustainable technologies. A crucial part of the blockchain technology regarding the optimization of the processes is the smart contract. It is a self-executable computer code, open and transparent, encoding the terms of a regular contract. It is able to automate the processes, thus decreasing the human-factor mistakes or counterfeits. In this paper, we are presenting the feasibility of the blockchain technology in the certification processes, with an application developed for university diploma certification. The example is easily transferable in other areas and business models such as logistics, supply chain management, or other segments where certification is essential.

Keywords

certification; cryptographic hash; distributed ledger technology; Ethereum Blockchain; smart contract; smart record

Hrčak ID:

247423

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/247423

Publication date:

9.12.2020.

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