E-Voting Using Public Blockchain

Abstract

Abstract: Since then, there have been some ways of voting. Around the world, paper ballots are the most common voting format. Only in the past ten years have electronic voting schemes gained popularity, and they remain unaddressed. E-voting systems have issues with security, reliability, openness, functionality and dependability. Estonia is the innovator in this area and might be regarded as the cutting edge. However, there aren't many alternatives that use blockchain. All of the aforementioned issues can be solved with blockchain, which also offers benefits like immutability and decentralization. The primary issues with blockchainbased technology used for electronic voting are their narrow focus or the lack of testing and comparability. We introduce an electronic voting system built on the blockchain that may be applied to any type of voting. Blockchain uses it to the fullest extent possible and has the capacity to manage all processes. After the voting process has begun, the platform behaves as though it is completely independent and decentralized, with no potential for interference. Although the data are completely transparent, homomorphic encryption protects the voters' identities. The main innovation of our solution is the fully decentralized management of the e-voting platform through blockchain, transparency of the entire process, and privacy and security of the voters thanks to homomorphic encryption.