The possibilities for applying this type of system in education are extensive. In theory, blockchain could provide a solution for various pressing issues such as fraud, credit transfer and identity management. Blockchain could be used to manage student records and certificates; to track lifelong learning progress; to preserve educational data; or to administer verifiable academic credits. The technology could also allow for a more seamless international exchange of ideas and mobility among students and researchers through effective recognition and certificate management. Yet as much as unchangeable education records offer new chances, they also create new challenges.
