Gopalakrishnan R. J.,
Mandira D. N.,
Rithik Kumar,
Hemanth B.,
Mary Dhivya Shamili,
J. Ghayathri,
- Student, School of Information Science, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Student, School of Information Science, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Student, School of Information Science, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Student, School of Information Science, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Abstract
The advent of blockchain technology has ushered in a new era of secure, transparent, and decentralized systems, providing a promising foundation for various applications, including electronic voting (e- voting). This report examines the development and deployment of a blockchain-based e-voting system designed to tackle the ongoing issues of security, transparency, and voter privacy in elections. The system utilizes blockchain’s core features, including immutability, decentralization, and cryptographic security, to establish a secure and tamper-resistant voting process. The report begins with an overview of traditional e-voting systems, highlighting their vulnerabilities to fraud, hacking, and centralization issues. It then delves into the principles of blockchain technology, elucidating how its decentralized ledger can enhance the integrity of voting systems. The architecture of the blockchain-based e-voting system is meticulously detailed, encompassing voter registration, vote casting, vote storage, and vote tallying processes. Each stage is fortified with cryptographic techniques to ensure voter authentication, data encryption, and privacy preservation. Moreover, the report presents a comprehensive analysis of the smart contracts utilized to automate and enforce the rules of the election, thereby eliminating the need for trusted intermediaries. The analysis of consensus mechanisms, such as Proof of Stake (PoS), illustrates how they improve the system’s security and efficiency. Additionally, the scalability of the system is addressed, proposing solutions to manage large-scale elections without compromising performance or security. To assess the practicality and effectiveness of the proposed system, a prototype is created and evaluated in a simulated setting. The results demonstrate significant improvements in security, transparency, and trustworthiness compared to conventional e-voting systems. The report concludes with a discussion of potential challenges, including regulatory hurdles, voter accessibility, and technological limitations, along with recommendations for future research and development to further enhance the system’s capabilities. This blockchain-based e-voting system represents a significant step towards modernizing electoral processes, offering a secure, transparent, and decentralized alternative that can restore public confidence in the democratic process.
Keywords: Blockchain, Voting, Solidity, Truffle suite, Ethereum
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Gopalakrishnan R. J., Mandira D. N., Rithik Kumar, Hemanth B., Mary Dhivya Shamili, J. Ghayathri. Digital Voting System Using Blockchain. Journal of Web Engineering & Technology. 2024; 11(03):-.
Gopalakrishnan R. J., Mandira D. N., Rithik Kumar, Hemanth B., Mary Dhivya Shamili, J. Ghayathri. Digital Voting System Using Blockchain. Journal of Web Engineering & Technology. 2024; 11(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jowet/article=2024/view=172224
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Journal of Web Engineering & Technology
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 03 |
| Received | August 22, 2024 |
| Accepted | September 5, 2024 |
| Published | September 16, 2024 |