Singapore's OpenCerts Minister, Ong Ye Kung, has said students graduating from 18 institutions this year will be given blockchain-verified certificates, as part of a government initiative, led by Education. It aims to increase transparency and efficiency by using the Ethereum blockchain and a unique digital code to validate education certificates. It is the first time blockchain has been used at a national level, making it a landmark move for Singapore.
Singapore's Education Minister, Ong Ye Kung, has said students graduating from 18 institutions this year will be given blockchain-verified certificates, as part of a government initiative, led by OpenCerts. It aims to increase transparency and efficiency by using the Ethereum blockchain and a unique digital code to validate education certificates. It is the first time blockchain has been used at a national level, making it a landmark move for Singapore.