Blockchain is no longer a concept reserved for insiders. In just a few years, it has established itself as a tool of trust for businesses, institutions and citizens alike. Recent news stories, from Mexico to China, Europe and North Africa, show the extent to which this technology is transforming the way we validate, certify and secure information.
What is blockchain?
Blockchain is a decentralized digital register that stores data in the form of linked blocks. Every piece of validated information becomes forgery-proof and traceable, making it a trusted tool for securing transactions, diplomas and certifications.
Strong signals around the world
In Mexico, theVirtual University of Guanajuato has launched a major program to train and certify 60,000 students in Blockchain and Web3. This initiative illustrates the country's determination to democratize access to cutting-edge digital skills. In China, the authorities now require content creators in sensitive fields - health, law, finance, education - to have official certification. The aim is to reinforce the reliability of information and combat misinformation. In Germany, the inauguration of Europe's largest artificial intelligence and blockchain campus in Heilbronn confirms the integration of these technologies into continuing education and micro-certifications. Finally, in Morocco and Algeria, vocational training reforms are emphasizing the traceability of skills and digitalization, paving the way for concrete uses of blockchain to secure career paths.
AFNOR International's response
Faced with these developments, AFNOR International offers the Certification Blockchain de Confiance. This approach enables organizations to :
- track and secure their data,
- enhance the transparency of their processes,
- build trust with customers, partners and authorities.
By integrating blockchain into management systems, we provide an additional guarantee of reliability and integrity, in line with the expectations of international markets.
Figures that confirm the trend
- According to the World Economic Forum10% of the world's GDP could be stored on blockchain technologies by 2030.
- The global blockchain market is estimated at 163 billion USD in 2029, up from 17 billion in 2023(Markets&Markets).
- L'ISO Survey 2024 underscores the continuing progress of our certifications:
- ISO 27001 (information security): +21% of certificates issued worldwide between 2021 and 2022.
- ISO 9001 (quality): over 1.2 million active certificates in 190 countries.
These figures reflect a growing demand for reliability, traceability and transparency, to which blockchain provides a concrete response.
Why act now?
The signals are clear: blockchain is no longer an option, but a strategic necessity. It enables governments to enhance transparency, businesses to secure their transactions, and training organizations to guarantee the value of diplomas and certifications. At AFNOR International, we support organizations in this transformation with Trusted Blockchain Certification. In a world where trust has become a strategic asset, blockchain is emerging as an essential lever for competitiveness and credibility.
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