METAVERSE-BASED VIRTUAL EDUCATION PLATFORMS USING BLOCKCHAIN FOR CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION

Digital classrooms now include a lot of safe methods to preserve and exchange information, as well as engaging technology. This article suggests a Metaverse virtual school network based on blockchain technology as a way to make sure that credentials are real and safe. However, much study on blockchain-based credentialing systems or metaverse learning environments is theoretical or survey-based. Credential reliability, integration with current systems, scalability, and user confidence in metaverse learning platforms are little researched. Studies with an integrated, implementation-oriented approach and empirical evaluation are beneficial. This research introduces and evaluates a Metaverse Virtual Education Platform that uses blockchain technology to validate credentials transparently and securely. Our solution solves the issues that conventional learning management systems (LMS) have with being transparent and honest about student information, keeping credentials safe, and persuading people to utilize them. While there is increasing interest in both blockchain-based credentials and metaverse-based education, existing solutions currently lack a cohesive and validated methodology. Secure, dependable, and easily verifiable academic credentials are paramount within decentralised virtual learning environments; this system is indispensable for realising these objectives. The platform's effectiveness has been demonstrated through multiple trials. The metaverse platform, when compared to its competitors, exhibits a higher degree of consumer engagement, evidenced by an average usage duration of 41 minutes, in contrast to the 22 minutes observed on alternative platforms, and a superior satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5. Although blockchain effectively mitigates the risk of identity theft and fraud, it does introduce a slight delay in the credential validation process; Hyperledger requires 2.1 seconds, while Ethereum necessitates 1.8 seconds. Furthermore, a security analysis indicates that unauthorised modifications are more readily identifiable, and MFA is streamlined. The system's responsiveness is unaffected by concurrent user load. Navigation, design, effectiveness, credential trust, and user satisfaction constitute five key usability metrics, and the system demonstrates strong performance in each area. This research suggests that metaverse designs incorporating blockchain-based certification systems can facilitate the development of secure, engaging, and novel online learning environments.