Blockchain-Enabled E-Voting

2018441 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Nir Kshetri · University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Jeffrey Voas · InterDigital (United States)

Abstract

Blockchain-enabled e-voting (BEV) could reduce voter fraud and increase voter access. Eligible voters cast a ballot anonymously using a computer or smartphone. BEV uses an encrypted key and tamper-proof personal IDs. This article highlights some BEV implementations and the approach’s potential benefits and challenges.

Topics & Keywords

Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting Blockchain Technology Applications and Security Privacy, Security, and Data Protection

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: IEEE Software

Volume 35, Issue 4, pp. 95-99

DOI: 10.1109/ms.2018.2801546

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