Blockchain Technology for Secure and Efficient Mobile Certificate Verification

Abstract

Increased fraudulent certificate cases have highlighted significant weaknesses in traditional certificate verification systems. Consequently, the demand for secure, transparent, and efficient methods to authenticate genuine certificates is more urgent than ever. This paper explores the use of blockchain technology to address the inherent challenges of certificate fraud and improve the security and effectiveness of certificate verification processes. Blockchain's tamper-proof nature and decentralized architecture provide an innovative solution to combat certificate fraud. This research examines integrating blockchain technology into a mobile certificate verification system, proposing a comprehensive framework to enhance security and efficiency. Smart contracts will be utilized to automate the verification process. When a certificate is issued, a smart contract is triggered to validate the certificate against predetermined criteria. This automation reduces human intervention and increases verification efficiency. The system will be developed using solidity programming tools and Ethereum smart contracts. Experimental certificates will be created to obtain and verify the certificates, and mobile Android apps will be developed. Upon project completion, certificates generated by UPTM will be embedded and verified on the blockchain, operating as a real-time system.