A New Era of Elections: Leveraging Blockchain for Fair and Transparent Voting

TL;DR

This paper introduces a blockchain-based voting system that enhances election security, transparency, and integrity through advanced identity verification and secure vote recording mechanisms.

Contribution

It presents a novel blockchain voting framework integrating biometric, digital identity, and pattern-based security features for improved election trustworthiness.

Findings

Reduces impersonation risks with multi-layered security

Ensures tamper-resistant and private vote recording

Demonstrates improved election transparency and integrity

Abstract

This study presents a blockchain-based voting system aimed at enhancing election security, transparency, and integrity. Traditional voting methods face growing risks of tampering, making it crucial to explore innovative solutions. Our proposed system combines blockchain's immutable, decentralized ledger with advanced voter identity verification techniques, including digital identity validation through Aadhaar and Driving Licenses (secured via BLAKE2b-512 hashing), biometric fingerprint authentication, and a picture rotation pattern for added security. Votes are recorded transparently and securely on a blockchain, with a consensus mechanism ensuring data integrity and reducing the risk of unauthorized alterations. Security analysis indicates that this multi-layered approach significantly reduces impersonation risks, while blockchain ensures accurate, private, and tamper-resistant vote recording. The findings support that a blockchain-based voting system with robust identity checks offers a trustworthy alternative to traditional methods, with potential for even greater refinement in secure and transparent elections.