UAGro

About UAgro University

Public Citizen Data, Event, Subscription Credentials, Venue access

Sector: Government, Public Administration

Products used: Extrimian IDConnect, Extrimian SSI API, Personalized Wallet, White Label Wallet

Implemementation Contact:

Rosendo Guzman Nogueda

Technology Manager at Universidad Autonoma de Guerrero

UAGro: Leading Educational Transformation with Digital Identity

The Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero (UAGro), one of Mexico’s largest educational institutions with over 80,000 students, has taken a pioneering step by integrating the QuarkID protocol powered by the zkSync network. This initiative is part of UAGro’s strategic digital transformation to enhance the security, transparency, and efficiency of issuing academic documents.

Challenge

Prior to the implementation, UAGro faced challenges with the security and verification of academic credentials. The process was cumbersome, prone to fraud, and lacked a standardized verification method that could support the dynamic needs of digital education systems.

Solution

In collaboration with Extrimian, UAGro deployed QuarkID to streamline the management of verifiable credentials. This solution ensures the immutability of academic records and enables secure, transparent transactions without intermediaries.

Key Components of the Implementation:

QuarkID Protocol: Utilizes advanced blockchain technology to secure credentials.
Extrimian IDConnect and SSI API: Facilitates the integration and management of digital identities.
zkSync Network: Provides a scalable and cost-effective blockchain infrastructure.

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Impact and Expansion

The introduction of digital credentials has transformed administrative and academic processes at UAGro:

Security and Efficiency: The new system enhances the integrity of UAGro’s documents, significantly reducing the potential for fraud.
Student Services: 100,000 verifiable digital credentials were issued, simplifying access to university facilities and digital platforms.
State and National Influence: UAGro is now positioned to advise other educational and governmental bodies on adopting similar technologies.

Future Prospects

The successful implementation at UAGro sets a precedent for future educational innovations across Mexico and potentially Latin America. Plans are in place to expand the system by February 2025, promoting wider adoption of blockchain in education.

Voices from the Ground

“At UAGro, we are committed to leading the digital transformation in education. The adoption of blockchain technology through QuarkID not only secures our documents but also opens new possibilities for our students and graduates.”

Rosendo Guzman Nogueda | Responsable Tecnologico en Universidad Autonoma de Guerrero

Future Directions

UAGro is set to expand its digital identity initiatives with several key projects:

Inter-University Credential Verification: Facilitating smoother academic transitions and credential recognition between universities.
Expansion to Administrative Services: Broadening digital credentials to cover more university services like library access and secure voting for student elections.
Advisory Services: Using their experience to help other institutions and governments adopt similar technology for improved transparency and efficiency.
Global Standards Compliance: Ensuring credentials align with international standards for wider acceptance and security.
Innovative Educational
Platforms: Developing secure, interactive online platforms that integrate with digital credentials, enhancing personalized learning experiences.

For more details on this initiative and other decentralized identity solutions by Extrimian, visit our Use Cases page.