Voting practices in developing countries are often the subject of controversy and suspicion of corruption. To address these issues, electronic voting systems have been touted as a potential remedy. However, modern democracies face the challenge of instilling trust, security, and transparency in current electronic voting systems, which often struggle with scalability issues, security vulnerabilities, and doubts about trustworthiness. This paper presents an innovative solution that uses smart contracts and blockchain technology to revolutionize e-voting. The network is structured with a hierarchy of nodes that perform different functions: Mining nodes validate transactions for blockchain integrity, Storage nodes securely store and control access to the election database, Compiling nodes publish final election results while overseeing local vote counting, Administrative nodes act as election management bodies managing parameters and permissions, and Voting nodes enable voters and candidates to directly participate in the election process. Contracts implemented on this network facilitate the systematic and straightforward implementation of various electoral laws. Beyond its technical prowess, this architecture is adaptable across different legal frameworks and geographical boundaries, fostering wider adoption and inclusivity, even in remote areas. It is a beacon of hope for a future where every vote is trusted, every voice is heard and democracy thrives through scalability, security and transparency.

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Designing an e-Voting System Based on Blockchain and Smart Contracts in Developing Countries

  • Giovani M. Babagbeto,
  • Eugene C. Ezin

摘要

Voting practices in developing countries are often the subject of controversy and suspicion of corruption. To address these issues, electronic voting systems have been touted as a potential remedy. However, modern democracies face the challenge of instilling trust, security, and transparency in current electronic voting systems, which often struggle with scalability issues, security vulnerabilities, and doubts about trustworthiness. This paper presents an innovative solution that uses smart contracts and blockchain technology to revolutionize e-voting. The network is structured with a hierarchy of nodes that perform different functions: Mining nodes validate transactions for blockchain integrity, Storage nodes securely store and control access to the election database, Compiling nodes publish final election results while overseeing local vote counting, Administrative nodes act as election management bodies managing parameters and permissions, and Voting nodes enable voters and candidates to directly participate in the election process. Contracts implemented on this network facilitate the systematic and straightforward implementation of various electoral laws. Beyond its technical prowess, this architecture is adaptable across different legal frameworks and geographical boundaries, fostering wider adoption and inclusivity, even in remote areas. It is a beacon of hope for a future where every vote is trusted, every voice is heard and democracy thrives through scalability, security and transparency.