From digital tokens to play-to-earn games, blockchain technology has disrupted several industries. Today, it is entering the education sector. From cross-border payments to synthetic assets, distributed blockchain ledgers and their tokenization utilities have created powerful financial products that are globally accessible. While blockchain is democratizing finance, its usability doesn’t have to be limited to cryptocurrencies. Another industry that carries equal weightage as finance and needs an immediate restructuring is education. The current system doesn’t cater to all students equitably. Some have more access to higher-level education, while others struggle to get the bare minimum, which was primarily observed during the pandemic. So to make sure such disparity never occurs again and all learners have access to top-notch education, there has to be a solution fundamentally changing the education system from the inside out, and many believe blockchain technology powering the metaverse is the way to go. Blockchains Can Make Structural Changes to Education The distributed ledger technology can significantly impact how teachers and students interact and how academic documentation is done. Educators can program lessons and curriculums onto a blockchain by leveraging smart contracts. Furthermore, smart contracts can distribute academic credits to students upon completing all course modules. Aside from automation, blockchains exce...
