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@article{178325,
        author = {Aneesh Gagan Raj and Deepak U and V Hemanth Kumar and Gowtham R Gowda and Chandrasekar Vadivelraju},
        title = {Online Blockchain Certificate Generation and Validation System},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {8482-8488},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178325},
        abstract = {The rapid digitization of governmental processes demands robust systems to manage legal records with transparency, security, and efficiency. This project proposes an innovative blockchain-based certificate generation and validation system tailored for organizations, harnessing the power of decentralized ledger technology to revolutionize how certificates are issued, stored, and verified. By integrating smart contracts, distributed architecture, and off-chain storage solutions, the system ensures immutability, traceability, and streamlined access control, addressing longstanding issues in traditional certificate management such as fraud, data tampering, and bureaucratic inefficiencies. The proposed platform offers a secure, scalable, and user-friendly solution that aligns with regulatory requirements while fostering public trust in governmental processes. At its core, the system leverages blockchain’s inherent properties—immutability, decentralization, and cryptographic security—to create a tamper-proof repository for certificates. Ethereum serves as the primary blockchain platform, with smart contracts automating key processes like certificate issuance, validation, and revocation. These self-executing contracts encode business logic, ensuring that only authorized entities can perform specific actions, such as issuing a new certificate or verifying an existing one. For instance, a government official might trigger a smart contract to issue a birth certificate, which is then recorded on the blockchain with a unique hash, accessible to relevant parties for verification. This automation reduces manual intervention, minimizes errors, and accelerates service delivery, allowing citizens to access verified documents swiftly.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }