A Study on POA Consensus Mechanism in Blockchain-Enabled E-Voting Platforms

Abstract

This paper is focused on Proof of Authority (POA) consensus mechanism in blockchain-based e-voting for student body elections. Exploring a unique take on consensus rather than using the popular consensus like Proof of Stake or Proof of Work. POA, with its reliance on trusted validators, offers a promising solution for low-cost, secure, and transparent voting. We developed a prototype POA-based e-voting model designed for student body elections and get results of its effectiveness in terms of reliability. Our findings indicate that POA helps the security and accessibility of e-voting, making it suitable for voting validity.