The digitalization of education has transformed the landscape, offering
educators new opportunities to disseminate knowledge and monetize their content.
However, centralized platforms prevalent in the industry often present challenges such
as exorbitant fees, opacity in revenue distribution, and inadequate protection of
intellectual property rights. To address these issues, this paper proposes the
development of a decentralized marketplace tailored for educators, leveraging
blockchain technology. This marketplace endeavors to furnish educators with a
transparent, secure, and efficient platform for disseminating and monetizing
educational content. By harnessing the power of smart contracts and the InterPlanetary
File System (IPFS), the proposed system aims to automate content management,
streamline royalty payments, and establish robust licensing agreements, thereby
ensuring equitable compensation for educators and unfettered access for learners. This
paper presents a comprehensive exploration of the design and implementation of a
decentralized marketplace, closely aligned with the architectural principles outlined in
the provided IET sample paper on blockchain. Through meticulous attention to detail
and adherence to the prescribed template, this research endeavors to illuminate the
transformative potential of decentralized technologies in revolutionizing the
educational landscape.
Keywords: Blockchain technology, Content monetization, Decentralized marketplace, Education, Efficiency, Intellectual property rights, InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), Security, Smart contracts, Transparency.
