Hyland Experience Credentials

Hyland Experience Credentials is a blockchain-based digital credentialing system that enables organizations to issue and verify tamper-evident digital records. Originally launched in 2016 as Learning Machine in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, the platform implements the Blockcerts open standard for blockchain-anchored credentials. The system was acquired by Hyland in February 2020 and rebranded to its current name.

The platform's core technical features include:

• Blockchain anchoring using multiple chains including Bitcoin and Ethereum
• W3C compliance through implementation of the Verifiable Credentials Data Model
• Self-sovereign identity principles allowing recipients to own and control their credentials
• Vendor-independent verification through the Blockcerts Universal Verifier
• Integration capabilities via APIs for credential issuance and verification

Notable implementations include:

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology for issuing digital diplomas
• The Republic of Malta for national credentialing
• The Federation of State Medical Boards for medical credentials

The system stores credential hashes on the blockchain while keeping personally identifiable information off-chain for privacy. Recipients can share their credentials through a mobile app or web interface, while verifiers can independently confirm authenticity without relying on the issuing institution. This architecture aims to create permanent, tamper-evident records that remain verifiable even if the issuing organization ceases to exist.