Blockchain Verification

Proof that can't be faked

A PDF certificate is easy to fake and slow to check. Certify anchors a cryptographic hash of every credential to a public blockchain, so employers can confirm it is genuine in seconds, and yours stand apart from the fakes.

Deep dive

Credentials employers can trust instantly

Certify anchors a cryptographic hash and timestamp of each credential to a public blockchain. No names, emails or credential details are stored on-chain. The hash proves the credential existed in that exact form at that time, so any later alteration is detectable, and anyone can verify who issued it, when, and for what, with a single click.

  • Blockchain-anchored proof of authenticity
  • Open Badges 2.0 compliant, 3.0 coming soon
  • Instant verification for employers
Three linked blockchain blocks and a verified shield, showing a tamper-proof, verifiable credential

How verification works

1

You issue a credential

When you issue a credential, Certify creates a cryptographic hash and timestamp of it.

2

The hash is anchored on-chain

The hash and timestamp are anchored to a public blockchain. No names, emails or credential details are stored on-chain.

3

Anyone can verify it

A verifier clicks the credential and instantly sees the issuer, date and criteria.

4

Trust is established

No phone calls, no paperwork, no doubt about whether the credential is real.

Use cases

Trust where it matters most

Verifiable credentials that hold their value anywhere in the world.

Higher Education

Verifiable qualifications

Give graduates credentials employers can trust without contacting your registrar.

Associations

Credible professional status

Let members prove certified status and CPD instantly to clients and employers.

Online Learning

Certificates that count

Replace forgeable PDFs with verifiable credentials employers actually respect.

Employee Training

Audit-ready compliance

Maintain verifiable records of completed training for regulators and auditors.

Common questions about verification

What does blockchain verification actually do?+
Certify anchors a cryptographic hash and timestamp of each credential to a public blockchain. No names, emails or credential details are stored on-chain. The hash proves the credential existed in that exact form at that time, so any later alteration is detectable.
Is Certify Open Badges compliant?+
Yes. All credentials are Open Badges 2.0 compliant, with Open Badges 3.0 coming soon, and can be verified by any employer instantly.
Do employers need special software to verify?+
No. Anyone can verify a credential by opening it in a browser. No account or special tools are required.
Is verification included in every plan?+
Yes. Blockchain verification is included on every plan, including the free Starter plan that covers your first 50 recipients.

Ready to make your credentials impossible to fake?

Book a 30-minute demo and see how instant, tamper-proof verification works.