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China’s Shenzhen launches blockchain service for government certificate applications

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Yesterday, the Shenzhen government launched a blockchain electronic certificate application platform based on the ‘i Shenzhen’ app, Xinhua reported. The platform features 24 commonly used electronic certificates enabling citizens to apply for various licenses via the app and to avoid carrying paper documents. It will support online and offline licenses, authorization to obtain permits, no-criminal record certificate and birth registration, among many others. When an individual is sent by a company to get a license or perform some other task, it’s often necessary to prove that the employee acts for the company and has the authority to do so.

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