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Blockchain in Employment and Education - Gary McKay, Appii

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Explore the transformative potential of blockchain technology in employment and education sectors through this insightful 25-minute talk by Gary McKay from Appii. Delve into various applications, including digital diploma transcript verification, contract exchange, and history verification. Examine the implications for important documents like birth certificates and national insurance. Gain a Scottish perspective on data points and address real issues surrounding cost, friction, and verification in current systems. Conclude by understanding the business model and forward-thinking approaches to implementing blockchain in these crucial areas.

Syllabus

Introduction
Background
Digital Diploma Transcript Verification
Contract Exchange
History Verification
Birth Certificate
National Insurance
Scotland
Data points
We lie
Real issues
Cost and friction
Verification
Business Model
Forward Thinking

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The Cyber Academy

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