Blockchain-Assisted Electronic Voting: A System Design Perspective

Year : 2025 | Volume : 16 | Issue : 02 | Page : 9 16
    By

    Nagendra Pathak,

  • Shagil Suhail,

  • Shivam Yadav,

  • Chitrangada Chaubey,

  1. Student, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Galgotias College of Engineering Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Student, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Galgotias College of Engineering Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Student, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Galgotias College of Engineering Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
  4. Student, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Galgotias College of Engineering Technology, Greater Noida, ,

Abstract

Voting plays a vital role in upholding democratic principles by allowing individuals to express their preferences and take part in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Despite its importance, traditional voting systems—whether manual or digital—continue to encounter major obstacles. These include a lack of transparency, declining voter turnout, vulnerability to fraud, and concerns around manipulation. While digital voting platforms offer a modern alternative, they often face skepticism due to risks related to centralized control, cybersecurity threats, and the integrity of stored data. In this context, blockchain technology offers a new path forward. Its decentralized and tamper-resistant architecture presents an opportunity to reimagine the voting process with greater trust, security, and transparency. This paper presents the design and development of a blockchain-based electronic voting system that leverages the Ethereum network. The proposed system is implemented as a web-based application, where voting operations are governed by smart contracts written in Solidity. These contracts ensure that each vote is recorded immutably, preventing duplication or unauthorized activity. Users participate through digital wallets that authenticate their identities and facilitate secure, gas-limited transactions. This approach enhances vote integrity while protecting the privacy and autonomy of individual voters. In addition to the system’s technical architecture, the paper explores the broader benefits of blockchain in electoral applications, including improved auditability, greater voter confidence, and real-time verifiability. The study also reflects on the practical limitations of the approach, such as transaction fees, user accessibility challenges, and the scalability constraints of current blockchain infrastructures. By addressing both the strengths and limitations, this research aims to demonstrate how blockchain can serve as a reliable and innovative alternative to traditional voting methods, encouraging further exploration and refinement in real-world democratic systems.

Keywords: E-voting, Smart-contracts, Blockchain, Ethereum

[This article belongs to Journal of Electronic Design Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Nagendra Pathak, Shagil Suhail, Shivam Yadav, Chitrangada Chaubey. Blockchain-Assisted Electronic Voting: A System Design Perspective. Journal of Electronic Design Technology. 2025; 16(02):9-16.
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Nagendra Pathak, Shagil Suhail, Shivam Yadav, Chitrangada Chaubey. Blockchain-Assisted Electronic Voting: A System Design Perspective. Journal of Electronic Design Technology. 2025; 16(02):9-16. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joedt/article=2025/view=210389


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Volume 16
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Received 01/05/2025
Accepted 06/05/2025
Published 19/05/2025
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