<p>Chung-Ang University, a post-secondary institution in South Korea, on Monday <a href="https://www.dt.co.kr/contents.html?article_no&#61;2023082102109931081005" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">announced</a> plans to implement a system that distributes blockchain-based digital OmniOne badges to students upon accomplishment of tasks such as the completion of courses or extracurricular activities. By doing so, the school aims to leverage blockchain technology to secure digital records of students’ educational backgrounds, thereby creating a more solid foundation for the cultivation of young global talent.</p><h2 id="header-0">Elevating identity verification</h2><p>The badges are a blockchain-based software as a service (SaaS) tailored for identity authentication and built on Raon Whitehat’s decentralized identity platform, <a href="https://www.raoncorp.com/en/about/news_list/view/219" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">OmniOne</a>. Raon Whitehat is the blockchain service provider of Korean tech security firm RaonSecure.</p><p>As a certification tool customized for Chung-Ang students, the badges can showcase progress and achievements in learning, skills, and experience as well as keep records of awards, licenses, and endorsements.</p><p>“By providing blockchain-powered digital badges, we aim to support individuals in building their expertise and competencies,” said Park Sang-gue, the school’s President.</p><h2 id="header-1">Bringing blockchain technology to the campus</h2><p>The school said it would run a trial for the system from the end of this month to January next year, then officially implement it starting in next year’s spring semester. It will be applied first to the LG PerfecTwin education curriculum, which the school jointly operates with IT solutions provider LG CNS, and the industrial security convergence program. Students can pass exams and successfully participate in discussions to receive digital badges, which can be managed on the university’s e-portfolio portal.</p><p>The university also plans to eventually bring the badges to other subjects like artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, then expand the system outside of the classroom so students can use the badges when going through employment processes, academic competitions, and certification acquisitions.</p><p>Chung-Ang is also working to establish a system where non-fungible token (NFT) degrees and digital badges can be managed together in a single digital wallet. It had formerly worked with Raon Whitehat last year to issue NFT degrees to some 2,000 graduates.</p><p>Furthermore, the school plans to solidify a support system for global talent development by collaborating with overseas educational institutions and global corporations.</p><p>“We will provide a safe and convenient learning experience, continuously expand domestic and international partnerships, and create a foundation for students to grow as global talents,” President Park emphasized.</p>

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