9th International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development

Authors - Vrinda Ghosh, Himanshu Gupta
Abstract - Blockchain-based e-voting system offers a promising solution to enhance the security and transparency of electoral processes. These systems leverage the inherent properties of blockchain, such as immutability, transparency, and decentralized consensus, to address various challenges associated with traditional electronic voting methods. The use of secure consensus algorithms in blockchain ensures the integrity of the voting process, making it extremely difficult for any single entity to manipulate the results. Additionally, the use of cryptographic techniques in blockchain-based e-voting systems can provide a high level of voter anonymity and privacy protection. Research articles emphasize that the transparency of the voting records in a blockchain-based system can enable voters to independently verify the integrity of the election results, thereby increasing trust in the electoral process. However, the implementation of blockchain-based e-voting systems also presents several challenges that need to be carefully addressed. These include the need to ensure the scalability of the system to accommodate a huge number of transactions, the requirement for fast transaction processing to prevent delays in the voting process, and the necessity to navigate regulatory and governance issues related to the use of this technology in elections. In summary, while the potential benefits of blockchain based e-voting systems are significant, it is essential to address the associated challenges to ensure their security, reliability, and viability in real-world electoral scenarios. Ongoing research and development efforts are focused on overcoming these challenges to realize the full potential of blockchain technology in revolutionizing the electoral process.