A new blockchain-based certificate verification system has entered the digital credentials market, offering organizations and individuals a decentralized method to issue, manage and authenticate professional certifications. Credence, built on Yellow SDK and described as a universal, private and renewable proof-of-skill system, addresses persistent challenges in digital credential verification through distributed ledger technology and immutable data storage.
What to Know:
- The platform enables certificate issuance, management and verification through blockchain technology, with capabilities for rental, renewal and revocation of credentials
- Verification occurs through three methods: Token ID (unique NFT identifier), IPFS CID (content identifier hash) or wallet address, with all certificates validated against blockchain records
- Platform features include encrypted IPFS storage via Lighthouse, support for temporary credentials with renewal options, and soulbound NFTs that remain non-transferable and tied to specific user wallets
The Web3 certificate platform operates as a comprehensive credential management system. Issuers can register as verified entities and begin distributing blockchain-based certificates to recipients. The system supports both individual certificate verification and bulk verification through wallet address queries, allowing users to view all credentials associated with a specific blockchain wallet.
Certificate authenticity relies on multiple security layers. All certificate data undergoes blockchain verification to confirm legitimacy. The platform stores certificate information immutably on the InterPlanetary File System, preventing any post-issuance alterations to credential data.
The verification process completes within seconds. Users select from three verification methods—Token ID, IPFS Content Identifier or wallet address—and input the corresponding value. The system queries the blockchain and displays certificate details if the credential exists and maintains valid status.
Certificates can carry revoked status when issuers invalidate credentials. Organizations may revoke certificates due to policy violations, issuance errors or other institutional requirements. The platform's revocation support ensures issuers maintain control over credential validity throughout the certificate lifecycle.
The system accommodates temporary credentialing needs through rental and expiry features. This functionality supports credentials requiring periodic renewal or time-limited validity periods. Certificate holders can extend credential duration through the renewal mechanism built into the platform architecture. Credence targets two primary user groups: certificate issuers and software developers. Registered issuers gain access to blockchain-based certificate distribution tools. Developers can integrate the platform's RESTful API into existing systems to issue and manage certificates programmatically without direct platform interaction.
The platform's technical infrastructure combines on-chain verification with encrypted storage solutions. Certificate data undergoes encryption before storage on IPFS through Lighthouse integration. Soulbound NFT technology ensures certificates remain permanently associated with recipient wallets, preventing unauthorized transfers or credential marketplace activity.
Platform Establishes New Standard for Digital Credential Verification
Credence's blockchain-based approach addresses longstanding issues in digital skill verification by providing tamper-proof, instantly verifiable credentials. The platform's combination of decentralized storage, multiple verification methods and issuer control mechanisms positions it as a comprehensive solution for organizations requiring reliable digital certification systems. The system's support for both permanent and temporary credentials with built-in renewal capabilities expands potential use cases across educational institutions, professional organizations and corporate training programs.