International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) Volume: 10 Issue: 07 | Julu 2023
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A Study On Decentralized Voting System Muskan1, Surbhi2, Kiranjeet Kaur3 1 Student, Dept of CSE 2Student, Dept of CSE 3 Supervisor, Assistant Prof., Dept of CSE
---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------Abstract - Traditional voting methods in many nations confront various issues, including questions about transparency, security, and trust. This research study takes a novel method to address these concerns by utilizing the capabilities of blockchain technology to create a decentralized voting system. The suggested solution ensures transparency, tamper resistance, and verifiability in the voting process by exploiting the decentralized and immutable characteristics of blockchain. The system uses smart contracts to automate the implementation of voting rules, removing the need for intermediaries and lowering the possibility of fraud or manipulation. This paper delves into the technical components of the decentralized voting system, such as design, implementation, and security concerns. It also discusses the possible benefits and drawbacks of such a system, emphasizing its potential to promote democracy by offering a secure and trustworthy framework for conducting elections. The research findings contribute to the continuing discussion about using blockchain technology to transform the political process and pave the path for more inclusive and democratic societies.
Fig-1. An illustration of blockchain
Key Words: Blockchain, Decentralized voting system, transparency, verifiability.
1.INTRODUCTION Fig-2. Working of blockchain
Blockchain is the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but its applications extend beyond financial transactions. It is a distributed and decentralized digital ledger that records and validates transactions between computers or nodes on a network. A blockchain is a series of blocks that include a record of transactions. These blocks are connected in chronological order to offer a clear and immutable record of all transactions. This mechanism ensures that all participants agree on the validity of transactions and prevents double spending or unauthorized changes to the data.
1.1 What is a decentralized voting system? A decentralized voting system is a technique of running elections or decision-making processes in which authority and control are spread among several participants rather than concentrated in a single authority. It makes use of decentralized technology like blockchain to ensure the voting process is transparent, secure, and trustworthy. Each participant has a copy of the voting ledger or database, which stores the records of votes cast, in a decentralized voting system. This distributed ledger is updated and maintained by numerous network nodes or computers, preventing a single entity from having total control of the system. The use of blockchain technology offers immutability since it makes it very impossible to change or manipulate votes once they have been recorded.
The diagram made above is a representation of blockchain because we need better knowledge of blockchain to make a good e-voting system.
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