Protecting Certificates Against Forgery
Sector: Secondary sector · Industry: Glass and ceramics industry · Organisation: MuranoGlassItaly · Maturity level: Pilot
Blockchain-based certificate protection secures test, quality and conformity certificates against forgery: each certificate receives a blockchain-anchored digital fingerprint. Buyers, authorities and testing bodies can verify authenticity instantly via QR code — no call to the issuer, no forgeries possible.
Documentation status
- Project status: Pilot
- Evidence: Evidence medium
- Editorial review: Ufuk Avci, 15 April 2026
Description
Certificates for glass, ceramics, and building materials are critical documents: they prove quality and safety properties. Forgeries endanger lives and lead to costly reconstructions.
Blockchain certificate security: The inspecting body anchors the certificate hash on-chain; the QR code on the certificate enables immediate verification; revocation is visible on-chain. Relevant for thermal insulation glass, fire protection glass, and structural glass with critical safety parameters.
Perspectives
B2B — organisations perspective
Builders and authorities can instantly verify quality certificates via QR code on the blockchain — no fax requests, no waiting times, no forgeries.