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Blockchain in education refers to the application of blockchain technologies to the design and management of educational data, processes, and assets, with a focus on secure, transparent, and tamper‑resistant recording and verification of educational information [1][2][3][4]. It designates systems in which distributed ledgers are used to store or authenticate elements such as student records, course completion data, assessment results, and digital credentials, so that these elements can be reliably accessed and validated across institutional or platform boundaries [1][2]. Within this context, blockchain in education is characterized by the use of cryptographically linked, time‑ordered records to support functions including credentialing, identity management, resource tracking, and the integration of learning activities from multiple providers [3][4]. As an educational technology concept, blockchain in education specifies the use of blockchain infrastructures as a distinct mechanism for handling educational data and transactions, differentiated from conventional centralized databases while remaining embedded in broader learning, administration, and quality‑assurance frameworks [1][2][3].

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  1. Patrick Ocheja; Brendan Flanagan; Hiroaki Ogata. Blockchain in Education: Connecting Learning Records and Contents through the Blockchain; Physical Society of Japan: Tokyo, Japan, 2021; pp. 36. [CrossRef]
  2. Zoey Ziyi Li; K. Liu Joseph; Jiangshan Yu; Dragan Gasevic. Blockchain-based Solutions for Education Credentialing System: Comparison and Implications for Future Development; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): Piscataway, NJ, United States, 2022; pp. 79-86. [CrossRef]
  3. Pushan Kumar Datta; Susanta Mitra. Application of Blockchain in Online Learning; Taylor & Francis: London, United Kingdom, 2022; pp. 103-111. [CrossRef]
  4. Khoa Vo; Thu-Thuy Ta; Hong-Tri Nguyen; Tu-Anh Nguyen-Hoang. Blockchain Solutions for Scalable and Sustainable Education: Enhancing Credentialing and Resource Management; INSTICC: Lisboa, Portugal, 2025; pp. 216-223. [CrossRef]
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