Yesterday, Greenlight Credentials said its blockchain platform was adopted by the University of North Texas (UNT) at Dallas to enable students to take control of their academic records. The solution will allow UNT students to store and share their academic records with any entity around the globe.
Academic credential fraud is a growing concern for employers, and a simple Google search can connect you to people who would provide fake records. Generally, companies employ third-party verification firms to check the authenticity of academic documents. This entails requesting the university or college to confirm that a particular student was enrolled and achieved the claimed grades.
This is a hassle even for students and also time consuming.
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