What is it about?
This paper reviews how blockchain technology is being used in electronic voting systems. As societies become more mobile and digitally connected, traditional voting systems face increasing pressure to modernize. Electronic voting can help governments and institutions save time, reduce costs, and allow remote participation. However, concerns about privacy, vote security, and system integrity remain major challenges. Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records data in linked blocks secured by cryptographic algorithms. Because it is distributed across many computers and not controlled by a single authority, it offers transparency and resistance to tampering. This survey analyzes current research and trends in applying blockchain to electronic voting systems. The paper examines how blockchain can improve trust, auditing capabilities, vote integrity, and privacy protection. It also discusses the technical, legal, and security challenges that researchers and institutions must address before blockchain-based voting systems can be widely adopted.
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Why is it important?
Electronic voting has the potential to increase accessibility and efficiency, especially in a society that is increasingly dependent on Internet technologies. However, public trust in digital voting systems depends on strong guarantees of security, anonymity, and transparency. This research is important because it evaluates whether blockchain technology can realistically strengthen electronic voting systems. By reviewing current implementations and research efforts, the study helps identify both the opportunities and the risks of using blockchain in this sensitive domain. Understanding these strengths and limitations is essential for policymakers, technologists, and institutions that aim to modernize voting processes while protecting democratic principles. The survey contributes to informed decision-making about the future of secure digital elections.
Perspectives
From my perspective, blockchain offers promising tools for improving transparency and trust in electronic voting systems. Its decentralized nature reduces reliance on central authorities and can strengthen auditing and verification processes. However, technology alone cannot guarantee secure elections. Issues such as voter privacy, scalability, regulatory compliance, and usability must be carefully addressed. Blockchain should be considered as part of a broader governance and cybersecurity framework rather than a standalone solution. Future developments should focus on integrating blockchain with advanced cryptographic techniques, secure identity systems, and clear legal frameworks. Only through balanced technological and institutional innovation can electronic voting systems achieve both efficiency and public trust.
Dr.Sc. Vehbi Neziri
University for Business and Technology
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This page is a summary of: Survey on Using Blockchain Technologies in Electronic Voting Systems, July 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
DOI: 10.1109/cscc53858.2021.00019.
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