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In an era marked by technological advancement, the demand for secure and transparent electronic voting systems has surged. This paper advocates for the integration of blockchain technology to construct an immutable and trustworthy online e-voting system. Leveraging blockchain's decentralized architecture and the capabilities of platforms like Ethereum with its Turing-complete programming language and smart contracts, this proposal addresses concerns surrounding traditional offline voting mechanisms, including transparency and fraud. The paper underscores the necessity for collaborative efforts between governments and security experts to establish robust security standards in the development of error-resistant e-voting systems. Additionally, it acknowledges the ongoing efforts of organizations like Follow My Vote, Polys, Agora, Polyaz, Voatz, and Luxoft in providing secure blockchain-based e-voting solutions. While acknowledging the potential benefits of online voting, such as cost-efficiency and enhanced voter turnout, the paper acknowledges challenges, including issues of receipt-freeness, coercion resistance, scalability, maturity, and public acceptance, which require further consideration to realize the full potential of blockchain-based e-voting systems in bolstering the future of democracy.
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