Decentralized Voting Systems: Improving Election Security Through Blockchain Technology
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Decentralized Voting Systems: Improving Election Security Through Blockchain Technology
Tazeen A. Shaikh¹, Ankita Dhanawade²
Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, India
Student, Department of Data Science, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, India
ABSTRACT
Systems for electronic voting, or "e-voting," have become a contemporary way to increase the effectiveness, safety, and accessibility of electoral procedures. However, there are significant issues with security, trust, and transparency with conventional electronic voting methods. This paper investigates how these issues might be resolved and election security improved by using blockchain technology, which is decentralized, immutable, and transparent. By doing away with the need for middlemen, a decentralized blockchain-based
electronic voting system lowers expenses while maintaining the validity and verifiability of votes. Compared to conventional voting techniques, decentralization offers a more efficient and cost-effective solution, fostering greater voter confidence and participation. Additionally, recent advancements in decentralized blockchain systems, involving smart contract functionality and cryptographic security mechanisms, further strengthen the credibility of decentralized voting systems. By reviewing existing literature and analyzing
real-world applications, this paper demonstrates the prospects of blockchain-powered decentralized e-voting to revolutionize electoral systems, making them more secure, inclusive, and resistant to fraud. The findings underscore the necessity of continued research and development to overcome implementation challenges and establish decentralized blockchain as the cornerstone for future democratic elections.
Keywords: Electronic Voting, E-voting, Blockchain, E-government, Verifiable Voting, Decentralized Voting System, Election Security, Smart Contracts, Cryptographic Security, Voting Integrity, Election Fraud Prevention, Immutable Ledger, Digital Democracy, Voter Confidence, Blockchain-based Voting, Election Transparency, Cost-effective Voting, Voter Participation.
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