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Canadian University to Issue Blockchain-Based Diplomas to Class of 2019

Published 06/13/2019, 06:26 PM
Updated 06/13/2019, 06:42 PM
Canadian University to Issue Blockchain-Based Diplomas to Class of 2019
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A Canadian tech institute will issue blockchain-based diplomas to its next graduating class, according to an official press release on June 13.

The Southern (NYSE:SO) Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) has partnered with blockchain marketplace ODEM (On-Demand Education Marketplace) to provide blockchain-based copies of student diplomas for SAIT’s graduating class of 2019.

SAIT’s class of 2019, which is made up of over 4,800 students, will reportedly be able to use blockchain technology to share their official diplomas as needed, circumventing the need for alumni to request official documents from SAIT to send to recruiters and employers.

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