The Growing Need for Digital Credentials and Certificates

As the global education and workforce ecosystem shifts online, traditional paper certificates are rapidly becoming outdated. Employers and institutions now demand secure, verifiable, and instantly shareable credentials. Digital credentials meet this need by offering tamper-proof, transparent, and portable records of achievement. They enhance trust in qualifications, streamline verification processes, and empower learners to take ownership of their academic and professional records.

How TruScholar Is Changing Credential Issuance with Blockchain

TruScholar is redefining the digital credentialing space by anchoring each credential on a blockchain, specifically Hyperledger Indy. This ensures immutability—credentials cannot be altered or forged once issued. TruScholar also uses Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and W3C-compliant verifiable credentials, which give learners full control over how their credentials are stored and shared. This architecture enables real-time verification without needing a third-party intermediary. It also ensures long-term security, interoperability, and compliance with national academic frameworks like India’s ABC and NAD.

TruScholar vs Accredible: Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Why Choose TruScholar Over Accredible

1. Blockchain-Based Security
   TruScholar credentials are recorded on a tamper-proof blockchain ledger, ensuring long-term authenticity, real-time verification, and eliminating the risk of forgery or data manipulation.
   
   

2. Learner-Owned Identity
   Using W3C verifiable credentials and DIDs, TruScholar empowers learners with full ownership of their digital identity and credentials, unlike centralized platforms.
   
   

3. ABC and NAD Integration
   TruScholar aligns with India's Academic Bank of Credits and National Academic Depository, simplifying compliance and streamlining academic record digitization.
   
   

4. Credential Wallets
   Each learner gets a digital wallet to store and share credentials independently, across platforms like LinkedIn or email—without relying on institutional portals.
   
   

5. Affordable for Public Institutions
   TruScholar is designed with cost-efficiency in mind, offering scalable credentialing without the high entry costs associated with enterprise software like Accredible.
   
   

6. No Third-Party Verification Needed
   Issued credentials can be verified instantly without contacting the issuing institution, thanks to blockchain-backed public verification links embedded within.
   
   

How Universities and Institutions Benefit from Blockchain-Based Credentials

1. Tamper-Proof Certificates
   Blockchain ensures each credential is permanently recorded and cannot be edited or faked, which helps protect academic integrity.
   
   

2. Reduced Administrative Burden
   Institutions save time and resources by eliminating manual verification requests, thanks to real-time public verification tools.
   
   

3. National Framework Compliance
   Integration with India’s ABC and NAD allows institutions to remain aligned with government standards for academic record management.
   
   

4. Cross-Platform Sharing
   Students can share their achievements across social media, job portals, and education platforms, improving visibility and employability.
   
   

5. Enhanced Institutional Branding
   Digitally branded credentials help institutions gain visibility and credibility globally when learners share them online.
   
   

6. Future-Proofed Infrastructure
   By adopting open standards and decentralized tech, institutions ensure their credentialing process stays relevant as global education policies evolve.