IMPLEMENTATION BLOCKCHAIN IN MOBILE APPLICATIONS SEMINAR ON E-CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION USING SMART CONTRACTS

Abstract

The increasing adoption of electronic certificates in academic and professional environments raises critical challenges related to authenticity, data integrity, and verification reliability. Conventional certificate management systems commonly rely on centralized architectures and manual validation procedures, which are vulnerable to manipulation, duplication, and single points of failure (SPoF). This study proposes a blockchain-based electronic certificate verification system implemented on a private Hyperledger Fabric network using smart contracts. The system records certificate verification metadata on a distributed ledger to ensure integrity and traceability while maintaining storage efficiency. Smart contracts automate the issuance and validation lifecycle, enabling transparent and tamper-resistant certificate management. The verification process is conducted by comparing document authentication data with records stored on the blockchain. Experimental evaluation demonstrates that the proposed system can accurately identify document alterations and consistently distinguish between valid and invalid certificates. The results indicate that the integration of blockchain and smart contracts as an active validation mechanism enhances transparency, reduces dependence on centralized authorities, and improves trust in mobile-based digital credential systems. Therefore, the proposed approach provides a secure and reliable framework for electronic certificate verification in academic environments.