E-voting System Using Block-Chain

Abstract

This paper presents the E-voting system using block chain, which is a multiplatform interface designed to cast votes which promises secure and transparent elections. The block chain provides a doubly linked hash structure of every vote cast, hence any tempering to it results in a new different structure so we can say that the links are immutable. Every vote cast is counted as a transaction with a unique hash address. A collection of rules known as smart contract is stored on block chain to speed the transaction. At the end, the total number of transactions are counted which turns out to be the actual results of the elections. This unique combination allows secure and user-friendly experience to the users at the same time.

Introduction

I. INTRODUCTION

An easy-to-use electronic voting mobile application that allows for safe, secure, and transparent elections. Only one vote may be cast per user. The results are shown in real-time. The e-voting system guarantees the following characteristics: A voter may only vote if he or she has been authorized. Each voter can cast only one vote (Uniqueness). Votes must be recorded accurately (Precision). The integrity of the voting system requires that no change or loss of voting data take place that could compromise the integrity of the system. Systems should be designed in such a way that they can remain stable after failures and loss of Internet access. A convenient system that requires a limited amount of skill. Block chains are distributed ledgers that are immutable, and incontrovertible. Since the distributed log exists in many places, there is no any point of breakdown in its maintenance. The United Nations has distributed management as transactions are added to the ledger. In order to avoid tampering with earlier entries, any proposed "new block" adds a reference to the previous ledger version, creating a fixed chain from anywhere the block chain gets its name. Before a latest block of arrival is permanently added to the ledger, maximum part of the network nodes should come to a consensus.

II. LITERATURE SURVEY

Various techniques and methodologies are used to make changes in electronic and online voting systems. The security of the system may be guaranteed to some extent by some of them, but the voting data and process still should be controlled and managed by ultra-modern structure that ensure and guarantee the confidentiality of the electorate and information about the electorate.

Usual approaches for E-voting: Various cryptographic techniques are used to ensure the security of thedata activity in systems that are developed to conduct voting using connected gateways and computerized machines.

A. Homomorphic Encryption Technique:

In addition to being a powerful technique with many applications, homomorphic encryption has been around for quite some time. Online voting is an example of its use recently. With this encryption, the voting system uses the exponential El Gamal cryptosystem. Using the exponential El Gamal encryption, the details of every vote cast in the ballot are ciphered before submission. Because of this crypto system's additive homomorphism property, ciphered ballots can be computed straight without being decrypted.

B. Centralized architecture:

The data is, however, converted into a coded format in order to prevent manipulation while being sent over the network. Having the correct data in the database also requires a high level of trust and security after the correct data are stored. As long as the data is regarded as valuable, centralized storage is inconvenient since unauthorized access or hacker attacks will undermine the system's reliability.

III. METHODOLOGY

Firstly, we are going to do the registration process which will add the user to database and admin will approve the addition to the data base and each time the user tries to login it will first check the database about the voter then grant the access. We are going to Recognition devices & valid identity card number to cross check whether the user is present in the database or not /whether he is eligible to vote or not.

After that, a unique hash address is given to the voter using which he can cast a vote. Each hash is supplied with Ethers by which he can cast vote once. On the voting day, voter will be given the election code and he/she will login using the credentials and it will verify whether it is the valid user and then using the address given to him he/she will cast a vote then he will
be automatically logged out. The voters will also get live status of voting.

The final application accurately tells the winner after the voting. It is secure and hence nobody can hack the software. Nobody is able to alter the outcomes of the voting. Voter data and details of voter’s choice is secured and is not accessible by unauthorized person.

Conclusion

A block chain based electronic voting system was examined in this paper, and its advantages compared with traditional voting methods were discussed. Choosing the right leader for the country is crucial for a country with a low voting percentage The proposed system provides secure data and makes E-voting trustworthy amongst citizens of a democracy. Bitcoin\'s decentralized system of banks is based on the blockchain technology. The adoption of block chain in the distribution of databases on e-voting systems reduces cheating sources Information about voters and their choices will be secure so they cannot be accessed by unauthorized persons. Ultimately, the software will be secure so that no one can hack it.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2022 Yutesh Mohadikar, Sumedh Wasnik, Sarthak Malpani, Abhilasha Lokhande, Ashwini Shinde, Priya Sudewad. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.