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The initiative occurs within the framework of an alliance with Acreditta, a Colombian startup expert in verifiable credentials and digital identity
Blockchain technology is not limited to cryptocurrencies or bitcoin, since its applications cover very varied areas ranging from digital art with NFTs, academically, with university degrees; even business certifications, offering an additional layer of trust and traceability. A notable example is ICONTEC, which has integrated innovations into its service certificates, leaving a well-defined “trust footprint.”
Both companies and individuals will benefit from receiving certificates with a global, interoperable and socializable standard. These certifications, In addition to incorporating blockchain, they are in compliance with the global “verifiable credential” standard of the international W3C consortium, which Today they are being adopted and promoted by organizations such as Microsoft, IBM, IDB, Metamask, Linkedin and the European Commission, benefiting millions of people around the world.
These certifications have the latest standard of verifiable credentials and Blockchain technology of the LACNet network, thereby achieving a record more secure and interoperable of diplomas that translates into a series of benefits, including: more security, privacy, interoperability and traceability. Furthermore, by adopting international standards, they expand their acceptance anywhere in the world.
“The implementation of the issuance of certificates through blockchain technology has marked a significant milestone in our digital strategy, providing an unprecedented level of security, transparency and trust in our certification processes”. says Ronald Marín, Technology Manager of the entity.
For her part, Anabella Laya, CEO of Acreditta, states: “We are excited to collaborate with ICONTEC on this initiative that will benefit thousands of people in the region”, “our platform stores credentials in a decentralized, immutable and secure ledger, allowing individuals to control their data, while at the same time “ensures authenticity and online verification of credentials, significantly improving the user experience.”
This initiative also promotes sustainability by eliminating the need for printing, reducing costs and contributing to the reduction of the carbon footprint. This way, aligns with eco-friendly practices, which are another of ICONTEC’s strategic pillars. Finally, the socialization of these certificates in an attractive way on networks such as LinkedIn or
This is just the beginning of a series of initiatives that ICONTEC will launch as part of its innovation and digital transformation agenda, which aim continue providing the best possible user experience to all its stakeholders.
About blockchain technology
It is a distributed database that uses cryptography to ensure the integrity and authenticity of data. Acreditta’s platform uses blockchain technology to store digital credentials, ensuring their immutability and protection.
About Acreditta
Colombian company dedicated to innovation in educational technology. The company offers a platform that allows the creation and management of digital certificates and badges for the certification of educational, organizational and business processes. Acreditta has a presence in 15 Latin American countries and has issued more than 400.000 digital credentials.
About ICONTEC
Private non-profit organization, with extensive international coverage, created in 1963 with the aim of responding to the needs of different economic sectors, through services that contribute to the competitiveness and sustainable development of organizations. It is the Standardization Organization of Colombia and also provides Conformity Evaluation, Education, Cooperation and Special Projects services.
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