Analysis Study of Cryptocurrency Blockchain Technologies to Revolutionize Degree Automation

Authors

  • Oumaima Ouadoud Faculty of science Ben m’sick, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco Moroccan school of engineering sciences, Rabat, Morocco
  • Ahmed Eddaoui Faculty of science Ben m’sick, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Tarik Chafiq Faculty of science Ben m’sick, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Brahim Elbhiri Moroccan school of engineering sciences, Rabat, Morocco

Keywords:

Cryptocurrencies, Decentralized Applications, University Degrees, Comparative Study, Practicality, Scalability, Smart Contracts, Security

Abstract

Cryptocurrencies have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their disruptive potential to revolutionize traditional systems and offer innovative solutions. Their incorporation into DApps has created distinctive opportunities across various sectors, including the education industry. Our study focuses on evaluating the key attributes of cryptocurrencies utilized in DApps for managing and verifying academic qualifications. The research methodology involves an in-depth analysis of several prominent cryptocurrencies widely used in decentralized education systems, among them, we find Ethereum, Solana, and Tron. Various factors are considered, including scalability, transaction speed, security, data storage, smart contract functionality, and community support.

The comparative analysis between the chosen cryptocurrencies reveals the distinct advantages and limitations of each cryptocurrency in the context of university degrees. The examination of scalability factors has brought to the forefront new cryptocurrencies like Polygon, EOS, and Stellar, showing promise in addressing the limitations of Ethereum.

The findings serve as a valuable reference for developers, educators, and policymakers seeking to implement secure and efficient DApps for managing academic qualifications.

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Published

25.12.2023

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Ouadoud, O. ., Eddaoui, A. ., Chafiq, T. ., & Elbhiri, B. . (2023). Analysis Study of Cryptocurrency Blockchain Technologies to Revolutionize Degree Automation. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 12(2), 576–587. Retrieved from https://ijisae.org/index.php/IJISAE/article/view/4301

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)

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