What is academic credential notarization?
A plain definition of credential notarization, how cryptographic signing works, and how it differs from a traditional notary.
How to verify a diploma or transcript is genuine
A step-by-step guide for employers and registrars to confirm an academic credential is authentic, free and without an account.
Signed credentials vs notarization vs blockchain badges
How cryptographically signed credentials compare to notarization and blockchain badges, and which problem each one actually solves.
What "verified" means, and what it does not
What a successful verification proves about a credential, and the things it deliberately does not claim.
Can a diploma be faked or forged?
How fake diplomas and altered transcripts are made, why a cryptographically signed credential cannot be forged, and how to catch a fake.
What is a verifiable credential?
A plain definition of verifiable credentials, how they are signed and checked, and how they apply to diplomas and transcripts.
Why employers verify academic credentials
Why credential fraud matters to employers and admissions teams, and how to confirm a degree is genuine quickly and for free.
What it means when a credential is revoked
Why an institution revokes a credential, what a revoked result tells a verifier, and why revocation is permanent.