Trustereum: a Trustworthy and Transparent Voting System Leveraging Ethereum Blockchain

Abstract

Existing e-voting systems aim to digitize voting but face challenges in security, transparency, and trust. Many rely on centralized architectures, this makes them susceptible to cyberattacks and unauthorized intrusions, data manipulation, and unauthorized access. These systems often lack mechanisms to ensure voter anonymity while maintaining vote integrity, raising concerns about privacy breaches and vote tampering. Auditing and verifying results is difficult, as tracing votes without compromising privacy remains a challenge. These limitations reduce public trust, especially in large-scale elections where doubts about system integrity can lead to disputes and unrest. A blockchain-based e voting system offers a decentralized, transparent, and tamper proof solution. Blockchain technology provides an immutable ledger, securing each vote against alteration or deletion. Decentralization eliminates the need for a central authority, reducing risks of hacking and fraud. Cryptographic techniques ensure voter anonymity while verifying vote authenticity, addressing privacy concerns. Real-time auditability allows independent verification, enhancing transparency and trust in the process. This approach strengthens security, improves reliability, and fosters a trustworthy election platform.