The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is have announced that following a pilot progam 111 of their graduates have been given the option to receive their diplomas on their smartphones via an app, in addition to the traditional format.
Using a free, open-source app called Blockcerts Wallet, students can quickly
and easily get a verifiable, tamper-proof version of their diploma that
they can share with employers, schools, family, and friends.
The digital certificates are protected using blockchain technology and MITs identity provider Touchstone.
Further details about the pilot are available from MIT News.
