E-VOTER

Block chain

Team Members:

1. Shalik Ahmed
2. Thiruvenkadam S Guided By:
3. Rajesh Kumar K Mrs. J Sathia parkavi
4. Poorvasha V
 BASE PAPER
BLOCKCHAIN BASED E-VOTING SYSTEM

Published on 2021
Authors:

1. Hong-Ning Dai

2. Jiajing Wu

3. Hao Wang

DOI : 10.3390/s21175874
 ABSTRACT
1. Traditional voting systems may pose challenges for individuals with mobility issues or those living in remote
areas, as they may struggle to physically access polling stations.
2. Paper-based voting systems are vulnerable to various security threats, including ballot tampering, voter
impersonation, and manipulation of paper records.
3. Despite security measures, traditional voting systems are still susceptible to voter fraud, such as ballot stuffing,
double voting, or coercion.
4. Traditional voting systems may lack transparency in the counting and tabulation process, making it difficult for
voters to verify that their votes were accurately recorded and tallied.
5. Blockchain technology provides a tamper-proof and transparent ledger where each vote is recorded as a block in
the chain.
6. Once recorded, votes cannot be altered or deleted, ensuring the integrity of the voting process.
7. This improves accessibility for individuals who face barriers to physical polling stations, such as those with
mobility issues or living in remote area
8. This offers significant potential improvements in security, accessibility, and transparency compared to traditional
voting methods.
 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this project is to design, develop, and implement a blockchain based
electronic voting (E-Voter) system that enhances the security, confidentiality, and
transparency of the voting process.
 Literature Survey
S.No Paper Details
1. Blockchain with smart contracts
emerges as a
transparent E-voting system.
2. This paper presents in this area
different arrangements that endeavor
to incorporate E-casting a ballot and
Blockchain to empower the
decentralization of casting a ballot
administrations
Methodology Advantages Limitations
Blockchain technology offers a new The transparent Dependency on pre-trained
possibility for democratic countries to and immutable language models may introduce
advance from the pen nature of the biases or limitations in handling
and paper election .It stores transactions blockchain provides domain-specific language and
in a block, the block a verifiable audit nuances, potentially impacting the
eventually becomes completed as more trail, fostering trust generalizability of findings.
transactions are and confidence in
carried out. Once complete it is then the integrity of the
added in a linear, electoral process.
chronological order to the blockchain
The implement of the E-voting Automated vote The paper may lack Storing voter
application based on the blockchain. counting and real- information on a public blockchain
The data stored on Ethereum time tracking may raise privacy concerns, as
blockchain decentralized and secured, streamline the blockchain transactions are
the code on the blockchain is shared tabulation process, transparent and immutable,
and unchangeable. Ethereum reducing human potentially exposing sensitive voter
Blockchain allows us to write a code error and ensuring data to unauthorized access or
that can be deployed to blockchain, swift and accurate exploitation.
and nodes on the network will execute election results.
this code.
S.No Paper Details Methodology Advantages Limitations

3. Use of Blockchain Technology in Electronic The development, testing,
Voting Systems: An Overview from Computer and deployment of smart
Security. contracts are executed
using the Truffle
framework, while a local
blockchain network is
established using the
Ganache tool. MetaMask
is employed for account
validation..
By eliminating the need Despite its inherent
for physical polling security features,
stations and manual blockchain technology is
not immune to
paper-based processes, cybersecurity threats, such
blockchain-based E-Voter as hacking or denial-of-
systems can lead to service attacks, which
significant cost savings could compromise the
for electoral authorities. integrity of the voting
process.

4. Blockchain for voting-This paper introduces
a method for collecting data from various
sources and databases using transparent
Blockchain technology.
This paper introduces
Ethereum’s Blockchain
based electronic voting
system. This paper
introduces Ethereum’s
Blockchain based
electronic voting system.
This application is able to
overcome the limitations
and security issues of the
centralized voting system
by using Blockchain
technology.
Blockchain-based voting Legal and regulatory
systems can use frameworks governing
cryptographic techniques elections may not be well-
to verify the identity of equipped to address the
voters and ensure that unique challenges posed
each vote is authentic and by blockchain-based
unique. This helps prevent voting systems, leading to
voter fraud and uncertainty and potential
manipulation.. legal hurdles.
 Problem
1. The traditional methodsDefinition
of conducting elections face significant challenges related to security ,
accessibility, and lack of transparency.

2. The problem is further exacerbated by technological advancements and evolving voter

expectations, necessitating the exploration of innovative solutions to modernize and enhance the
electoral process.

3. Therefore, the problem definition involves designing and implementing a blockchain-based

electronic voting (E-Voter) system that addresses the shortcomings of traditional voting methods
and provides a secure, accessible, and transparent platform for conducting elections.

4. This involves overcoming technological and societal barriers to adoption while ensuring the privacy
of the voting process.
Proposed System
Design
 System Implementation
1. Frontend Development using React.js:
The frontend of the voting system is developed using React.js, a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces.

2. Backend Development with Node.js and MongoDB:

The backend of the system is built using Node.js, MongoDB to store and manage the system's data. MongoDB's flexible
schema allows for easy storage and retrieval of complex data structures, such as user profiles, voting records, and ballot
information.

3. Contract Development with Solidity:

Smart contracts, which govern the rules and logic of the voting process, are written in Solidity, a programming language
specifically designed for Ethereum smart contracts.

4. Integration of Alan AI as an Assistant:

Alan AI, a conversational AI platform, is integrated into the voting system to provide users with interactive voice-based
assistance for navigating the voting process.
 Modules
1. User Registration:
The user provides the system with their name, Aadhar number, voter ID (required) and
an Email if available which could be used for additional verification

2. Login:
Once registration is complete, the user will be able to login using the provided data.

3. Candidate selection and vote casting:

Users could then select their preferred candiate and cast their respective votes to them.

4. Data Encryption:
The vote is encrypted using symmetric-key cryptography,thus providing security to their
votes.

5. Digital Signature:
After encryption, a digital signature is added to the vote ensuring identity.
 Conclusion
1. The implementation of a blockchain-based electronic voting (E-Voter) system holds
immense potential to revolutionize the electoral process by addressing the inherent
limitations of traditional voting methods.

2. By leveraging the decentralized and tamper-proof nature of blockchain technology, E-Voter

systems offer enhanced security, accessibility, and transparency, thereby bolstering the
integrity and credibility of elections.

3. However, the successful adoption and implementation of blockchain-based voting systems

require overcoming various challenges, including technological barriers, cybersecurity risks,
regulatory challenges, and building trust and acceptance among stakeholders.

4. Despite these challenges, the promise of a more secure, inclusive, and democratic
electoral process makes the pursuit of blockchain-based E-Voter systems a worthwhile
endeavor in advancing the principles of democracy and ensuring the voice of every voter is
heard.
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