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Blockchain and Tokenomics for Education: Unlocking Micro-Credentials, Equity, and Lifelong Learning — An Overview

Blockchain and Tokenomics for Education: Unlocking Micro-Credentials, Equity, and Lifelong Learning — An Overview
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Author(s): Mussa Saidi Abubakari (Dig Connectivity Research Laboratory (DCRLab), Uganda & Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)and Lawal Abdulwahab Olamilekan (Accord University, Mogadishu, Somalia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 36
Source title: The Impact of Blockchain in Token Economies
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Guneet Kaur (University of Stirling, UK), Lorena Nessi (Fairleigh Dickinson University, UK)and Pooja Lekhi (University Canada West, Canada)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-3371-7.ch008

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Abstract

The chapter explores the transformative potential of blockchain and tokenomics in reshaping education through secure micro-credentialing, equitable access, and lifelong learning. Drawing on recent peer-reviewed literature, it examines how blockchain enables tamper-proof academic records, portable micro-credentials, and learner-owned digital wallets, while tokenomics introduces incentive-driven ecosystems such as “learn-to-earn” and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. The chapter also investigates the role of decentralized autonomous organisations in collaborative curriculum governance and community-led accreditation. Emphasising global case studies and policy implications, it critically assesses challenges including data privacy, regulatory uncertainty, and digital divides. The analysis highlights how blockchain-based systems can democratise education by recognising informal and modular learning across borders. It concludes by advocating for inclusive, ethical, and scalable implementation strategies to ensure blockchain and tokenomics advance equity and continuous learning in education.

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