Blockchain technology as a tool for online elections

2023

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DOI 10.1145/3644479.3644480
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Abstract

The use of blockchain technology in relation to online elections is examined in this article. The article's introduction outlines the primary issues with the current electoral systems and suggests using blockchain technology as a fix. The blockchain technology is briefly explained in Section 1 along with its fundamental ideas and framework. The advantages of employing blockchain technology for online elections, including security, dependability, and transparency, are covered in Section 2. The limits and drawbacks of this technology are discussed in Section 3, including the difficulty of implementation, the absence of a uniform system, and the need for participant identification. The article's conclusion outlines and emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough research before employing blockchain technology to conduct online elections. For researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers interested in the use of blockchain technology in the subject of elections, this paper is a valuable resource. It provides an overview of the key elements of blockchain technology, as well as its potential and restrictions in the context of online elections, which helps to clarify the benefits and difficulties of its application in this field.