What is it about?
This research explores how blockchain bridge technologies can improve electronic voting systems by enabling secure and transparent communication across multiple blockchain networks. Traditional blockchain e-voting solutions often operate on a single ledger, which can limit scalability and interoperability. Blockchain bridges connect different blockchain networks so they can share data securely without relying on a single centralized authority. The paper presents a comprehensive analysis of several bridging approaches — such as atomic swaps, sidechains, cross-chain protocols, and interledger techniques — and discusses how these can be applied to real electronic voting scenarios. By demonstrating the use of two distinct blockchains in a voting setting, the research shows how bridges create a dual decentralization paradigm that enhances transparency and reduces fraud risk.
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Why is it important?
E-voting systems aim to make elections more efficient and accessible, but they must also protect privacy, prevent tampering, and build public trust. Existing blockchain-based voting solutions face challenges when scaling to large electorates or when integrating with other systems. This study is important because it introduces blockchain bridges as a way to connect different blockchain networks, improving interoperability without sacrificing security or decentralization. Interoperability allows voting systems to leverage the strengths of different blockchains — for example, one optimized for privacy and another for throughput — while bridges ensure consistent and auditable results. By enhancing interoperability and trust, such innovations can help governments and organizations build e-voting platforms that are both secure and scalable
Perspectives
From my perspective, the use of blockchain bridges represents a thoughtful evolution beyond single-chain e-voting solutions. Blockchain technology already improves transparency and data integrity, but enabling different networks to exchange information securely opens new possibilities for interoperable and resilient systems. However, challenges remain. Bridges must be designed to maintain privacy and resist attacks across networks without introducing new vulnerabilities. Future work should explore standard protocols for blockchain interoperability and secure cross-chain governance, especially in contexts as sensitive as elections. Ultimately, this research contributes to the broader effort to make digital voting both trustworthy and practical. By combining advanced cryptographic methods with multi-chain coordination, blockchain bridges could serve as building blocks for future democratic infrastructures.
Dr.Sc. Vehbi Neziri
University for Business and Technology
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This page is a summary of: Enhancing Trustworthiness and Interoperability of Electronic Voting Systems through Blockchain Bridges, HighTech and Innovation Journal, December 2023, Italian Journal of Science and Engineering,
DOI: 10.28991/hij-2023-04-04-04.
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