Blockchain in Academics and Certification There are currently thousands of fake degrees paraded by several students and institutions. These degrees are money bought certificates that clearly have no validation and authenticity. You see individuals who cannot perform job functions having sophisticated certificates that were bought or forged. This problem is somewhat very concerning and surprising as well. This gives heart ache to people who genuinely worked hard to earn their certifications. The blockchain can provide a means to track this menace. Educational records of every individual can be verified on the blockchain. Also, certificates that have been granted authenticity by regulatory bodies can be listed and easily matched to each candidate Since the security and transparent nature of the blockchain is top notch. A store of verifiable degrees can be built. Tokens can be easily earned by individuals who clearly were outstanding in their chosen degrees. A proof of work/study algorithm can give tokens to individuals who scored higher than their colleagues for a given certification. This would not just build hardwork but also would create a healthy competition thereby producing individuals competent in character, certification and knowledge.