# Blockchain-Powered College Transcripts SNHU is Offering Graduates Blockchain-Enabled Credentials By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockchainenabled-credentials References: [concordmonitor](http://www.concordmonitor.com/SNHU-blockchain-nh-16694488) & [imsglobal.org](https://www.imsglobal.org/sites/default/files/summitDCpres/022817-Wilkes-Dexter-Blockchain.pdf) Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is often associated with cutting-edge activities and its new blockchain-enabled credentials. This new pilot project will be available to 1,000 past graduates and give former students with associate’s and bachelor’s degrees the chance to shift college credentials to a blockchain powered online ledger. This would allow for all of a person's college credentials to be readily available, digital, portable and exclusively owned by the individual. The blockchain-enabled credentials is an incredibly logical move for SNHU which current has considerably more online-only graduates as opposed to graduates from its physical campus. The ability of blockchain-enabled credentials goes beyond just serving as an online ledger as the college also includes data within the ledger. Instead of just displaying grades, the online blockchain ledger will give employers the ability to click through course listings on the transcript and see what each class covered. The use of the blockchain will also allow the ledger to be incredibly secure and can ensure that private information stays with the user and those that have been given access. Image Credit: SNHU ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blockchain-enabled Credentials:** Implementing blockchain technology for credentials offers a secure and transparent way for individuals to store, access, and share their educational achievements. - **Online Education:** As more students pursue online degrees, the use of blockchain-enabled credentials becomes increasingly valuable for remote learning institutions. - **Enhanced Credential Transparency:** The inclusion of detailed course listings in blockchain-enabled credentials provides employers with a deeper understanding of an applicant's educational background. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education Technology:** The implementation of blockchain technology in educational institutions creates opportunities for innovative ed tech companies to develop platforms for managing and verifying credentials. - **Human Resources:** HR departments can leverage blockchain-enabled credentials to streamline the verification process and gain access to more detailed information about job applicants' educational backgrounds. - **Data Security:** The use of blockchain for storing and sharing credentials highlights the need for advanced data security solutions that protect individuals' personal information from unauthorized access or tampering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cryptocurrency Course Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/course-payments.md) - [Decentralized Authentication Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockey-labs.md) - [Latin-American Web3 Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bnb-chain.md) - [Blockchain-Based Credit Scoring Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-scoring-solution.md) - [Blockchain-Backed Natural Diamonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockchain-backed-natural-diamonds.md) - [Educational AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mexico-junior-college.md) - [Personalized Graduation Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gradcut.md) - [Blockchain-Powered Credit Unions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banking-innovation-program.md) - [Blockchain Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-1.md)