Ether Vote: Revolutionizing Elections with Blockchain Powered Electronic Voting System
Keywords:
Blockchain, Voting, Ethereum, Solidity, Decentralized Applications, Automation, FraudAbstract
Voting is an essential component of democracy, as it enables citizens to express their will, hold their elected officials accountable, promote diversity in government, foster civic engagement, and protect against tyranny. Considering the technological advancement that people have acquired in recent times voting system is almost outdated. Electronic Voting, or E-Voting, is a modern method of casting and counting votes in an election. It promises greater efficiency, speed, and accuracy compared to traditional paper-based voting systems. However, E-Voting systems face several challenges, such as security concerns and lack of transparency. To address these challenges, the paper proposes Blockchain Technology as a potential solution. Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that is immutable, transparent, and secure. By using blockchain for E-Voting, it is possible to create a tamper-proof and transparent system that can ensure the accuracy and integrity of the voting process. Ethereum Blockchain, a decentralized open-source platform for building Decentralized Applications (dApps) using smart contracts is being used. Once a vote is recorded on the Ethereum Blockchain, it cannot be changed or deleted, ensuring the integrity of the voting process. Being decentralized there is no central authority controlling the voting process, which increases transparency and reduces the possibility of fraud. Smart contracts can help automation of the process ensuring basic rules and regulations being followed. The proposed system can be foul proof in most cases and there are proposed norms that can be followed to manage some exceptional cases.
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