Historical Penang Free School enters Web3 world with blockchain-powered certs in partnership with CrypkenUshers in more secure, student-centric approach to credentialingSoutheast Asia’s oldest English-medium school, Penang Free School (PFS) has entered into a strategic partnership with Crypken Sdn Bhd, a Web3 company, to introduce blockchain-powered certificates for its students.
This pioneering collaboration is a significant step forward in the Malaysian education sector, ushering in a more secure, transparent, and student-centric approach to credentialing. PFS's decision to embrace Crypken's Signature, a blockchain-powered certificate issuance platform, positions the school as the first educational institution in Malaysia to integrate this technology. The move ensures students not only receive traditional hard copies of their certificates but also tamper-proof digital credentials that are easily verifiable and accessible onlin