Verix and Swiirl Partner to Empower Students with Blockchain-Authenticated Digital Report Cards

[San Francisco, CA, January 31, 2025] – Verix, a leader in verification technology, and Swiirl, an AI-powered platform for authentic storytelling and community engagement, have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at empowering schools, students, and communities.

Through this innovative partnership, Verix and Swiirl will collaborate to introduce the concepts of digital trust, transparency and blockchain to students, helping them identify digital fakes and inauthenticity. At the same, Swiirl will work directly with schools and parent associations to offer Verix's blockchain-based report cards and student achievements certificates, enabling students to create verifiable, immutable digital records of their academic performance.

"In the age of AI, we're redefining how academic achievement is recognized and preserved," said Kirthiga Reddy and Saurabh Doshi, co-founders of Verix. "We're excited to partner with Swiirl to introduce students to blockchain technology, empowering them to understand digital authenticity and equipping them with skills crucial for the future."

Empowering Students Through Storytelling and Technology

Swiirl brings a unique approach to the partnership by enabling students to create compelling, story-driven content that emphasizes the importance of verification and trust in a digital age. This initiative not only equips students with critical digital literacy skills but also provides hands-on experience with advanced technologies shaping their future.

"Swiirl is proud to empower students to not only create impactful stories but also understand and embrace the technologies shaping their future," said Daniel Mohanrao, Founder & CEO of Swiirl. "Through our trusted school networks, we're ensuring these educational opportunities reach millions of households, fostering a deeper understanding of digital verification."

Reaching Communities Through Trusted Networks

Through Swiirl's platform, educational content is created and distributed directly to parents, families, and community members via school networks, email, SMS, and social media. This trusted, localized approach ensures that Verix's tools and educational messages resonate with and reach the communities that matter most.

A Ripple Effect of Impact

The Verix and Swiirl partnership delivers benefits across all stakeholders:

  • Schools: Gain access to advanced verification tools and blockchain education programs.
  • Students: Develop digital literacy skills and gain hands-on exposure to innovative technologies critical for the next digital age.
  • Parents: Secure easy access to their children's verified academic achievements and recognitions.
  • Communities: Benefit from increased awareness of digital verification and its importance in the modern world.

Looking Ahead

This partnership represents a shared commitment to empowering communities through education and fostering trust in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By introducing blockchain technology and digital verification concepts to students, Verix and Swiirl are preparing the next generation for a future where digital literacy and authenticity are paramount.

About Verix

Verix is redefining the future of verification. In an era of deepfakes and digital uncertainties, Verix solutions bring clarity by enabling organizations to authenticate what’s real. Founded in 2022 by industry pioneers Kirthiga Reddy (ex-Meta, ex-SoftBank) and Saurabh Doshi (ex-Meta, ex-Viacom), Verix provides enterprises and organizations with scalable, customized blockchain and AI-powered solutions for authentication, verification, and engagement across credentials, awards, events, products and content. Learn more at https://www.verix.io/.

About Swiirl

Swiirl is the world’s first community-powered creative agency platform, revolutionizing how brands connect with local audiences through authentic, story-driven content. Swiirl’s AI-powered platform enables brands to commission, distribute, and measure campaigns that resonate deeply, driving engagement through the communities involved. Swiirl combines the scalability of technology with the authenticity of grassroots storytelling, helping brands lower costs, increase conversions, and foster meaningful connections.. For more information, visit https://www.swiirl.io/.