Addressing Most Common Vulnerabilities in Blockchain-Based Voting Systems

Abstract

Blockchain technology is becoming the most used technology to use in offering new types of digital services. Leveraging blockchain technology in developing voting systems is becoming an emerging research topic. However, not many studies have focused on the suitability of such system. Election makes a fundamental contribution to democratic governance, and any lack of transparency or manipulation in the process could affect citizens’ trust in their democracy. In this research, we are going to study the feasibility of using blockchain technology in real elections. We will as well cite what we believe are problems with blockchain-based electronic voting systems and propose solutions to the most common vulnerabilities related to blockchain-based voting systems.