UnivChain: a blockchain-based model to authenticate academic documents

• Mateus Schmitz da Silveira UNISINOS
• Rodolfo Stoffel Antunes UNISINOS https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9388-492X
• Cristiano André da Costa UNISINOS https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3859-6199

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbcup.2021.16005

Abstract

Amid constant technological advances, academic document validation remains a challenge for universities, students, and the labor market. The current model does not provide simple and robust method for storage, distribution, and authenticity verification to third parties. This work presents a blockchain-based model for authenticity verification of documents without requiring intermediaries or proof from the issuing entity. The proposed model uses a public blockchain for broad access, applicability, and cost reduction.

Keywords: Blockchain, Authentication, Academic Documents

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