Blockchain in the Field of Voting

Olga Safaryan, Kirill Lemesko, Elena Pinevich

2021

Abstract

Using a distributed ledger allows you to create a simple and at the same time reliable system for storing and processing any digital data. So, on the basis of a distributed ledger, the Blockchain technology was developed, which is a sequential combination of blocks (a specific set of data) into a chain. This chain is protected by methods of hashing and cryptography, which makes it very difficult for an unauthorized user to access the data. Blockchain found active use of in the financial sector, where most modern cryptocurrencies are built on its basis. Over time, it became clear that Blockchain technology can be used in many areas of activity, for example, in the field of electronic voting. Research on the development and implementation of a Blockchainbased electronic voting system is underway in many developed countries and universities. In this article, we consider and analyze the prospects for the transition from the traditional voting system to voting based on Blockchain technology, as well as the possible risks of using the technology. Also, within the framework of the article, an example of software implemented on the principles of Blockchain technology is presented, illustrating the main functions of working with data.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Safaryan O., Lemesko K. and Pinevich E. (2021). Blockchain in the Field of Voting. In Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference on Computer and Information Security - Volume 1: INFSEC, ISBN 978-989-758-531-9, pages 48-53. DOI: 10.5220/0010617200003170

in Bibtex Style

@conference{infsec21,
author={Olga Safaryan and Kirill Lemesko and Elena Pinevich},
title={Blockchain in the Field of Voting},
booktitle={Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference on Computer and Information Security - Volume 1: INFSEC,},
year={2021},
pages={48-53},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0010617200003170},
isbn={978-989-758-531-9},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference on Computer and Information Security - Volume 1: INFSEC,
TI - Blockchain in the Field of Voting
SN - 978-989-758-531-9
AU - Safaryan O.
AU - Lemesko K.
AU - Pinevich E.
PY - 2021
SP - 48
EP - 53
DO - 10.5220/0010617200003170