Design a blockchain-based system to issue, verify, and authenticate academic certificates using smart contracts, preventing forgery and enabling instant verification by employers or institutions.
Research digital certificate standards and blockchain applications.
Implement smart contracts for certificate issuance, validation, and revocation.
Develop a web portal for students, universities, and employers.
Test certificate verification scenarios, including unauthorized access attempts.
Integrate QR codes or blockchain explorer tools for verification.
Ensure immutability and traceability of certificates on the blockchain.
Document smart contract logic, issuance workflow, and verification process.
Conduct performance and security testing for large-scale deployment.
