Issuing credentials in a way that helps students build a lifelong record of learning is a common goal for many of us. However, the full realization of this goal has been blocked by the inability of students to demonstrate ownership of these records and conveniently use them in the world. Chris Jagers will explain how the blockchain provides a technical missing piece that allows students to securely receive and share their official records in a digital format that is tamper-proof and immediately verifiable by others.