EVOTE: A Decentralized Blockchain - Based Electoral Platformfor Upcoming Elections

Abstract

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital governance, the advent of decentralized technologies has ushered in a new era of transparency, security, and accessibility. This paper presents "EVOTE," a groundbreaking decentralized blockchain-based electoral platform engineered to revolutionize the democratic process in upcoming elections. Leveraging the power of React.js and Solidity, we introduce a novel paradigm where voters interact seamlessly with the blockchain through a user-friendly interface, facilitated by Metamask integration. The core of our platform resides in Volta, an Ethereum-based blockchain offered by the Energy Web Chain, ensuring robustness and scalability. Our implementation utilizes Hardhat and ethers.js frameworks to deploy and interact with smart contracts securely, while also employing RPC nodes for seamless communication with the blockchain network. EVOTE aims to redefine the democratic landscape, offering unparalleled security and verifiability in electoral processes. The platform addresses specific challenges inherent in traditional voting systems, such as tampering with ballots, logistical inefficiencies in counting processes, and the lack of transparency in results reporting. EVOTE ensures that each vote is securely recorded and tamper-proof, thereby enhancing the overall integrity and trustworthiness of elections.