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Beyond the Paper: Zero-Knowledge Academic Record Verification
Join this discussion series that brings together curious minds to explore, unpack, and debate academic research papers through thoughtful, in-depth conversation.
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About this event
Exclusive to ACS members, this event brings together academic and industry professionals to explore ideas from a selected peer reviewed paper in a practical, discussion led setting.
Unlike ACS’s broader events, this is member led and paper focused, with a spotlight on critical thinking and peer dialogue.
Why attend?
- Intellectual exchange: A rare space to go beyond lectures and conferences into small-group, peer-to-peer discussion.
- Share your perspective: Contribute your experience, challenge assumptions, and add context, whether from research, industry practice, or lived experience.
- From theory to practice: See how research concepts translate into real-world applications, challenges, and opportunities across industries.
- Professional development for all: Strengthen critical thinking, communication, and discussion skills while staying across current and emerging trends.
Paper in review: A Zero-Knowledge Proof-Enabled Blockchain-Based Academic Record Verification System by Assoc. Professor John Ayoade
NOTE: ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO READ THE PAPER (CLICK THE LINK ABOVE) IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE A MEANINGFUL AND INFORMED DISCUSSION DURING THE SESSION
Academic credential fraud presents a significant challenge to the global academic and labour markets, undermining the credibility of legitimate qualifications. This paper implemented a Zero-Knowledge Proof-Enabled Blockchain-Based Academic Record Verification System (ZKBAR-V) and conducted comprehensive testing which demonstrates its capability to manage transactions securely, maintain privacy, and reduce costs compared to traditional Ethereum.
This system provides a privacy-preserving, immutable, and secure framework for managing academic credentials. The novel approach integrates Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) to standardize identity management while eliminating reliance on centralized authorities. We have used dual-blockchain, which separates public and private information, which can enhance both efficiency and privacy
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