THE BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AS A CATALYST FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION

The article reveals the concept of blockchain as a chain of blocks, distributed database, distributed registry technology, where there is no centralized regulator that could dispose of the blockchain at its own discretion, substantiates the need for the transition to modern technologies; features of blockchain technology that reduce energy and time costs for information processing; problems of transition to digital media in educational institutions,; blockchain technologies that require changes in management, management methods, financial management, specific people, infrastructure development. The current situation with the first experiments of using the new blockchain technology for the education system is considered. The risk analysis method of blockchain technology in education and the mechanism of its application are presented. Several directions of education development based on blockchain technology are offered