VoteMate: A Decentralized Application for Scalable Electronic Voting on EVM-Based Blockchain

TL;DR

VoteMate introduces a decentralized blockchain-based voting application that enhances security, transparency, and scalability for electronic elections, addressing vulnerabilities of traditional online voting systems.

Contribution

This paper presents VoteMate, a novel decentralized application leveraging EVM-based blockchain to improve security and scalability in electronic voting.

Findings

Achieves tamper-resistant and transparent voting process

Ensures voter confidentiality through cryptographic methods

Supports scalable elections with decentralized architecture

Abstract

Voting is a cornerstone of democracy, allowing citizens to express their will and make collective decisions. With advancing technology, online voting is gaining popularity as it enables voting from anywhere with Internet access, eliminating the need for printed ballots or polling stations. However, despite its benefits, online voting carries significant risks. A single vulnerability could be exploited to manipulate elections on a large scale. Centralized systems can be secure but may lack transparency and confidentiality, especially if those in power manipulate them. Blockchain-based voting offers a transparent, tamper-resistant alternative with end-to-end verifiability and strong security. Adding cryptographic layers can also ensure voter confidentiality.