Ensuring Secure and Tamper Resistant Election with Blockchain Powered Online Voting

Abstract

This research paper explores the evolution of voting systems, assessing vulnerabilities in traditional methods and investigating blockchain technology as a solution. Traditional voting systems encounter challenges concerning security, transparency, and accessibility, prompting a transition towards blockchain-based online voting. Blockchain, originating from cryptocurrencies, decentralizes control, thereby enhancing transparency, integrity, and security in elections. Real-world case studies from Estonia and West Virginia offer insights into implementation and successes. Ethical considerations, including privacy and consent, alongside societal impacts like inclusivity and democratization, are scrutinized. The proposed blockchain-based voting system prioritizes decentralization, tamper resistance, and interoperability. Security measures incorporate cryptographic techniques and multi-factor authentication. Transparency is assured through a publicly accessible blockchain ledger, facilitating an auditable voting process. The paper addresses challenges like voter accessibility and election anonymity, proposing mitigation strategies. Future directions entail integrating blockchain with AI and machine learning for interoperability and standardization. Collaboration among policymakers, technologists, and researchers is pivotal for advocating secure, transparent, and accessible blockchain-based voting systems, with the goal of fostering globally participatory elections.

Country : India

1 Vaibhav Babasaheb Andure2 Gunjan Ajay Vir Singh3 Shivani Sanjay Patil4 Prof. Sachin Patil

  1. B.Tech, Department of Computer Engineering, SOET DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  2. B.Tech, Department of Computer Engineering, SOET DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  3. B.Tech, Department of Computer Engineering, SOET DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  4. B.Tech, Department of Computer Engineering, SOET DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra, India

IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2024 pp. 98-104

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2024.806012

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