POK and LACNet: Pioneering the Future of NFT Digital Credentials in Blockchain

POK – Proof of Knowledge and LACNet lead the future of NFT digital credentials on blockchain for global education and employability.

Direct answer: POK has adopted LACNet’s public-permissioned blockchain to issue NFT digital credentials, becoming the first company worldwide to issue education-focused NFTs on this network. The alliance combines POK’s NFT-as-credential model with LACNet’s sustainable, regulation-aligned infrastructure to create a global standard for verifiable digital credentials.

In a world where education, digital identity, and employability demand new forms of verification, NFT digital credentials are emerging as the most secure, tamper-proof, and reliable solution. POK, the world’s leading platform in NFT digital credentials, announces the adoption of LACNet’s blockchain infrastructure for its issuances, becoming the first company in history to issue education-related NFTs on this network.

This strategic alliance with LACNet (L-Net) marks a turning point for the future of education and skills recognition worldwide.

Why did POK choose LACNet?

Until now, POK had been using Polygon/Ethereum networks. However, after a thorough evaluation process, it decided to adopt LACNet as its main blockchain, becoming the first company in the world to issue education-focused NFTs on LACNet.

• Institutional trust: LACNet was born within the LACChain initiative created by BID Lab, backed by LACNIC and RedClara.
• Interoperability and compliance: operates under global standards aligned with international data regulations.
• Public-permissioned governance: a unique model that ensures reliable environments with verified identities.
• Sustainability: low energy consumption and scalability-oriented design.
• Digital sovereignty: nodes operated by regional institutions, strengthening transparency and neutrality.
• Commitment to education and development: focus on critical sectors such as health, education, identity, and public services.

Additionally, POK will deploy its own node within LACNet’s network, reaffirming its commitment to decentralization, technological sovereignty, and transparency.

A shared vision:NFT credentials for education and employability

At POK, we understand that the real solution for skills verification is not just blockchain—it’s the NFT itself. While many platforms use blockchain merely as a secondary validation, their credentials remain web-based.

Our model is different: at POK, the NFT is the credential.

• It is tamper-proof.
• It is permanent.
• It is fully controlled by the recipient.

What’s next: education, innovation, and global adoption

Through this alliance, POK and LACNet commit to initiatives that go beyond technology:

• Co-creating educational content on digital identity, NFTs, and verifiable credentials.
• Joint webinars, courses, and publications promoting open knowledge.
• Disseminating global open standards to build decentralized trust ecosystems.

“The alliance with POK reflects what we seek at LACNet: innovative, globally-minded projects finding in our networks the place to deploy solutions that transcend borders.”
— Mariana Kotik, Chief Commercial Officer at LACNet

With a presence in Latin America, the United States, Europe, and Asia, POK continues to lead the path toward safer, more scalable digital credentials aligned with global challenges: remote work, international mobility, and trusted skills verification.

Conclusion: A historic step into the future

The alliance between POK and LACNet is not just a technological advancement—it’s a commitment to a future where education, employability, and digital identity are built on safer, more transparent, and more reliable foundations.

At POK, we believe every achievement deserves to be recognized with the same strength with which it was earned. Today, we take another step to ensure that students, professionals, and institutions worldwide can showcase their knowledge and skills without borders.

POK is the world’s leading platform for verifiable NFT digital credentials on blockchain.

Discover how your institution can be part of this transformation at https://www.pok.tech

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LACNet and why did POK choose it?

LACNet is a public-permissioned blockchain born from the LACChain initiative led by BID Lab and backed by LACNIC and RedClara. POK chose LACNet for its institutional trust, regulatory alignment, low energy consumption, and focus on education and public services.

Is POK abandoning Polygon and Ethereum?

No. POK previously issued credentials on Polygon and Ethereum and continues to support those networks. LACNet is now POK’s main blockchain for education-focused NFT issuance, but multi-chain interoperability remains a core part of the platform.

What does it mean that “the NFT is the credential” at POK?

At POK, the credential itself is minted as an NFT on a public blockchain and owned by the recipient. Many other platforms only store a hash on the blockchain while the credential lives on a centralized server, which is far less secure and portable.

How does the POK-LACNet alliance benefit universities?

Universities gain a sustainable, regulation-aligned blockchain infrastructure to issue credentials that are tamper-proof, globally verifiable, and recognized across borders. The alliance also opens access to educational content, webinars, and open standards developed jointly by POK and LACNet.

Where can institutions learn more about issuing credentials on LACNet with POK?

Institutions can visit https://www.pok.tech to request a demo, explore documentation, and connect with the POK team. POK currently serves over 1,100 institutions across 19+ countries with NFT digital credentials.