The Intelligent Quantum-Resistant Zero-Knowledge Proof Algorithm (QRZ-KPA) for E-Voting Blockchain-Based Systems

Abstract

Voting is the most important topic for societal concern. Nowadays voting is considered as important and mandatory for all the citizens of India. So, compared with the traditional methods, E Voting is considered as the best option for voting mechanism as it is cost efficient, easy accessibility and convenient for every citizen in India. Therefore, E-Voting is mainly focused on Security and these security issues are considered as major drawbacks. To eradicate this factor, Blockchain came up with the idea of Quantum-Resistant Zero-Knowledge Proof Algorithm (QRZ-KPA). QRZ-KPA uses cryptographic and hashing strategies to make a secure and safe voting process. It also safeguards unauthorized users and voters to access it by ensuring the authenticity of the voter without revealing the personal information of the voters by using zero knowledge algorithm. Thus, the QR-ZKPA algorithm ensures the safe and integrated voting process and becomes a strong solution for the challenges and drawbacks faced by the online voting system. Hence, this algorithm provides the safe voting process in democratic process. Furthermore, QR-ZKPA is stronger with the combination of the Isolation Forest (iForest) machine mastering algorithm to identify irregularities and anomalies in vote casting styles, thereby similarly fortifying the system’s defenses in opposition to false sports. This technique offers good protection against vote manipulation, double balloting, unauthorized entry to, and other capability dangers. Our assessments illustrate the combined effectiveness of QR-ZKPA and iForest in enhancing the integrity, confidentiality, and security of blockchain-based totally e-balloting systems, guaranteeing their durability and dependability in a put upquantum environment.