Smart and Decentralized Blockchain Based E-Voting System

Abstract

In modern era of digitalization, the need for secure and transparent electoral processes has become paramount. Traditional voting systems face challenges related to transparency for user, ensure security and accessibility. Blockchain technologies deals with such problem, it is a promising solution to these problems. This abstract presents an idea of a Blockchain based E-Voting System, which transforms the electoral process by utilizing the decentralized and unchangeable features of blockchain technology. The proposed system employs a distributed ledger on a blockchain network to store and verify voting transactions. Voters are provided with a secure digital identity and access to the voting platform, which utilizes cryptographic techniques to ensure the privacy and authenticity of their votes. The blockchain ledger records each vote as a tamper-proof transaction, making it nearly impossible for unauthorized parties to alter or manipulate the results. The transparency and auditability of the blockchain ensure that election results are verifiable and trustable. It provides real-time access to the results for all stakeholders. This system can facilitate remote voting, thereby increasing accessibility and participation, especially for geographically distant or disabled voters. The adoption of such a system has the potential to reshape the methods in which elections are conducted, fostering trust and confidence in the democratic process.

Country : India

1 Rishikesh Kulkarni2 Swaroop Kulkarni3 Hemant Dange4 Dr. Sudhir B. Lande

  1. Electronics and Telecommunication Department, VPKBIET, Baramati, Pune, 413133, India
  2. Electronics and Telecommunication Department, VPKBIET, Baramati, Pune, 413133, India
  3. Electronics and Telecommunication Department, VPKBIET, Baramati, Pune, 413133, India
  4. Electronics and Telecommunication Department, VPKBIET, Baramati, Pune, 413133, India

IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2024 pp. 336-342

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2024.804053

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