DECENTRALISED SKILL VERIFICATION SURYA M U 21BCE1903

M.M. Sai Venkatesh Varun

SYSTEM 21BCE1358
A. Adithya 21BCE1280
INTRODUCTION
 PROBLEM STATEMENT ( CURRENT SCENARIO )
•Centralization and Trust Issues: Traditional skill verification systems are often centralized, relying on
educational institutions, certification bodies, and employers to validate skills and qualifications.
This centralization creates a single point of failure, making these systems vulnerable to data breaches,
manipulation, and fraud. The trustworthiness of the credentials is often questioned,
especially in cases where the verification process lacks transparency.

•Inefficiency and Delays: The process of verifying credentials can be slow and cumbersome,
requiring multiple layers of verification, manual checks, and administrative overhead. This inefficiency not only delays
hiring processes but also hinders professionals from
quickly showcasing their verified skills in a competitive job market.

•Lack of Ownership and Control: Individuals often have limited control over their own credentials.
Once a skill or qualification is issued by an institution, it resides within that institution's centralized database,
leaving individuals dependent on third parties to verify their credentials.
This lack of ownership can be problematic, especially when individuals move across borders or switch industries.

•Inconsistencies and Lack of Standardization: The verification process varies widely across different institutions
and industries, leading to inconsistencies in how skills and qualifications are recognized.
This lack of standardization makes it difficult for employers to compare credentials from different sources, further complicating the
hiring process.

•Difficulty in Verifying Informal or Non-Traditional Learning: Many professionals acquire

valuable skills through informal or non-traditional learning pathways, such as online courses, workshops, or self-study.
Traditional verification systems often fail to recognize these skills, leaving a gap in the credentialing process.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
We want to implement a decentralized architecture that gets rid of the user’s delayed, and
dependant approach.
Using smart contracts we will be able to automate the verification process of a person’s skill
and skill level immediately and a digital verifiable certificate is issued to the candidate,
stored in a blockchain supposedly.
We can partner with educational institutions to tie up with their model of study and skills, and
model our skill assessment tests to match their levels so that they would provi
 LITERATURE SURVEY
Paper No Paper Name Technologies Used Key Points Reference

1 SKILL Blockchain technology for • Blockchain-based skill

VERIFICATION secure skill verification and verification system enhances
SYSTEM data integrity. [1] [2] transparency and
USING Smart contracts for validation accountability. [1] [2]
BLOCKCHAIN of certificates on the • Decentralized network for
TECHNOLOGY blockchain. [3] skill verification ensures
resistance to tampering and
fraud. [2]
• Skills stored on blockchain
are difficult to alter or
forge. [3]
• Verification system reduces
time for finding skilled
employees. [3]
• Smart contracts automate
verification process,
reducing time and costs. [4]
Paper No Paper Name Technologies Used Key Points Reference

2 SkillCheck: An • Blockchain technology for • SkillCheck: Blockchain-

Incentive-based skill verification and based education platform
Certification tamper-proof information for skill certification.[1]
System using storage.[1] • Incentive-based approach
Blockchains • Crypo-tokens for ensures uniform grading
transferring credit for and honest evaluator
good evaluation to the effort.[2]
evaluators.[2] • Scalability: Platform
handles a large number of
candidates effectively.

3 Decentralisation • Blockchain technology for • Blockchain technology for

of Credential decentralized certificate decentralized certificate
Verification verification system. [1] verification system.[1]
System using • Ethereum platform for • DAPP proposed for
Blockchain developing decentralized combating credential fraud
applications and smart and improving verification
contracts. efficiency.[2]
• Ethereum platform used for
decentralized applications
and smart contracts.
Paper No Paper Name Technologies Used Key Points Reference

4 Skill-Based • Hybrid programs • Skill graphs model cyber-physical

Verification of • Skill graphs systems with distributed complex
Cyber-Physical • Theorem prover KeYmaera X behaviors.[1]
Systems • Hybrid systems verify cyber-physical
systems through skills
decomposition.[2]
• Compositionality in skill graphs
enhances scalability during
verification.[3]
• Skill-based methodology reduces
verification effort by over 53%.[1]

5 Blockchain • Blockchain technology for • Blockchain enhances skill verification

Powered Skill skill verification system.[1] for HR departments. [1]
Verification • Cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, • Consensus algorithms like PoW and
System Ethereum, and Tether. PoS ensure network integrity. [2]
• Blockchain offers low transaction costs
and fast transactions. [3]
Paper Paper Name Technologies Used Key Points Reference
No
6 Blockchain • React.js for frontend • Blockchain-based skill verification system for
based Skill development, efficient user transparent and secure data storage. [1]
Verification interfaces. [1] • System phases: enrollment, skill verification, and
System • Firestore database for endorsement requests. [1]
storing user documents and • Prevents malpractices in hiring processes and
conversations. [2] ensures data validity. [1]
• Blockchain technology for • Transparent approval of skills for reliable
transparency, immutability, workforce utilization. [2]
and trust in transactions. [3] • Frontend developed using React.js for
interactive user interfaces.

7 Skill Verification • Blockchain technology for • Blockchain enhances skill verification for
Using Blockchain skill verification and transparency and security.[1]
in a Transparent credential • Future efforts aim to improve scalability and
Future validation. [1] [2] incorporate AI for verification.
• Smart contracts and
decentralized identity
management for scalability
and security. [2]
• Machine learning and AI
for automated verification
processes.