BLOCK-CHAIN BASED VOTING

SYSTEM

Bachelor of Technology
Computer Science and Engineering
By

Himanshu(cu23250056)
Ishant kumar(cu23250396)

DR. ABHISHEK KUMAR

Asst. Professor (CSE Department)

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE &

ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF SMART COMPUTING,
COER UNIVERSITY
ROORKEE, UTTARAKHAND
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“BLOCKCHAIN BASED VOTING SYSTEM” by “Himanshu , Ishant
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CSE DEPARTMENT
COER UNIVERSITY
April,2025
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 Acknowledgement

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who

supported and guided us throughout the development of our
project, Blockchain based voting system.
First and foremost, we are immensely grateful to our respected
supervisor, Dr. Abhishek Kumar, for his continuous support,
expert guidance, and insightful feedback. His encouragement and
direction played a pivotal role in the successful completion of our
project.
We also wish to extend our sincere thanks to the faculty and staff
of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, COER
University, for providing us with the necessary resources and a
nurturing academic environment that fostered our learning and
growth.
A special note of appreciation goes to our families and friends,
whose unwavering support and motivation helped us remain
focused and driven throughout this journey.

Lastly, we acknowledge each other’s efforts and teamwork—Raja

Sanwal, Pranjal Rawat, Mukul Yadav, and Mayank—for the
commitment, collaboration, and determination that brought this
project to life.

Himanshu
Ishant kumar

B.Tech – Computer Science and Engineering

COER University
Date: [ 01-05-2025 ]
 Table of Contents

1.Introduction .....................................................1
2.Literature Review ............................................2
3.Methodology ....................................................3
4.Results and Discussion ....................................4
5.Conclusion and Future Work ...........................5
6.References .......................................................6
 Introduction

Voting is the cornerstone of any democratic society, enabling citizens to participate in the
decision-making processes that shape governance and public policy. Ensuring that elections are
free, fair, secure, and transparent is vital to maintaining public trust in the democratic process.
However, traditional voting systems—whether paper-based or electronic—are often vulnerable
to a range of issues including fraud, vote manipulation, lack of transparency, coercion, and
administrative inefficiencies. These challenges underscore the need for a more secure and
reliable voting mechanism, particularly in an age where technology has become integral to
everyday life.Blockchain technology, first introduced with the advent of Bitcoin in 2008, has
since evolved into a powerful tool with applications far beyond cryptocurrency. At its core,
blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger that records transactions across multiple nodes
in a secure, transparent, and immutable manner. These characteristics make it particularly well-
suited for applications where trust, security, and transparency are critical—such as voting
systems. A blockchain-based voting system uses cryptographic techniques and smart contracts
to ensure that each vote is securely cast, correctly recorded, and verifiably counted. Unlike
traditional systems, where a central authority is responsible for managing and verifying the
election process, a blockchain-based approach distributes this responsibility across a peer-to-
peer network. Each vote is recorded as a transaction on the blockchain, which cannot be altered
or deleted once confirmed. This ensures the integrity of the vote and makes the entire process
auditable by all participants, without compromising voter privacy.One of the major advantages
of using blockchain for voting is enhanced security. Since each block in the chain is linked to
the previous one and secured through complex cryptographic hashing, tampering with the data
becomes practically impossible. Additionally, the use of smart contracts—self-executing code
stored on the blockchain—enables the automation of various election processes such as vote
counting and result declaration, further reducing human error and the potential for
manipulation.Transparency is another significant benefit. Voters and observers can
independently verify that votes were correctly recorded and counted, building confidence in the
electoral process. At the same time, voter anonymity can be preserved through techniques such
as zero-knowledge proofs and encryption, ensuring that the system complies with privacy
requirements.
 Literature Review

Electronic voting (e-voting) has long been considered a promising method to

modernize electoral processes, yet concerns over transparency, security, and trust
persist. In recent years, blockchain technology has emerged as a potential
solution due to its decentralized, tamper-proof, and transparent nature. Numerous
studies have explored the feasibility, design, and implementation of blockchain-
based voting systems (BBVS), emphasizing their ability to enhance electoral
integrity.Swan (2015) was one of the early proponents of applying blockchain to
governance, arguing that the technology’s transparency and immutability could
improve democratic processes. Similarly, Zhao and Chan (2016) discussed how
blockchain could address issues such as vote tampering, voter fraud, and lack of
trust in centralized electoral authorities by distributing voting records across
multiple nodes. They also emphasized the importance of cryptographic
techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption for
preserving voter privacy.
Kshetri and Voas (2018) evaluated existing blockchain-based prototypes such as
Follow My Vote and Democracy Earth, pointing out their innovative features
including end-to-end verifiability and the use of public ledgers. However, they
also highlighted challenges such as scalability, usability, and resistance from
existing political structures. Their work concluded that while blockchain holds
promise, its real-world adoption faces significant political and technical
barriers.McCorry et al. (2017) proposed a smart contract-based voting system
using Ethereum. Their system ensured voter anonymity and allowed for real-time
tallying while preventing double voting. However, they acknowledged
limitations such as high transaction costs and the risk of coercion in remote
voting scenarios. Their findings were echoed by other researchers who noted that
while smart contracts offer auditability and automation, they must be carefully
designed to avoid introducing new vulnerabilities. urther, Ayed (2017)
emphasized the need for hybrid approaches that combine blockchain with
traditional authentication mechanisms. His research indicated that a purely
blockchain-based system may struggle to verify voter identities securely,
especially in large-scale elections. Integration with digital identity frameworks or
biometric systems was proposed as a solution to this problem.
 Methodology
The development of a blockchain-based voting system involves the
integration of secure, transparent, and decentralized technologies to enable
reliable electoral processes. The methodology followed in this project is
divided into several key stages: requirement analysis, system design,
technology selection, implementation, and testing.

1. Requirement Analysis
The first step involved identifying the key requirements of an electronic
voting system. These included:
- Security: Prevent vote tampering or unauthorized access.
- Transparency: Allow all stakeholders to verify results independently.
- Anonymity: Maintain voter privacy while ensuring vote authenticity.

2.System design
A modular architecture was designed with the following components:
- User Interface (UI): A web-based or mobile platform for voter interaction.
- Authentication Module:Voter identity verification using cryptographic
credentials (e.g., digital signatures or biometric authentication).
- Blockchain Network: A distributed ledger (e.g., Ethereum or Hyperledger) to
store encrypted votes.
- Smart Contracts:Autonomous scripts that manage vote casting, validation,
and counting in a tamper-proof manner.

3. Technology selection
The following technologies were chosen for implementation:
- Blockchain Platform: Ethereum, due to its wide adoption and smart contract
capabilities.
- Smart Contracts: Written in Solidity to ensure secure execution of voting
logic.
- Front-End:Developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for user
interaction.
- Back-End: Node.js used to connect the front-end with blockchain functions
via Web3.js.

4 Implementation
The implementation followed the Agile development approach with iterative
prototyping. The major steps included:
 Results and Discussion
The blockchain-based voting system was successfully implemented and tested
using the Ethereum test network. Registered users were able to cast their votes
through a secure web interface, with each vote being encrypted and stored
immutably on the blockchain. Smart contracts ensured that votes could not be
altered and that each voter could vote only once.Testing with a sample group of
50 users showed that the system maintained data integrity, prevented double
voting, and allowed for real-time vote verification. Voters received a unique
transaction ID, enabling them to confirm their vote was recorded correctly
without revealing their identity.Security testing confirmed the system’s
resistance to tampering and unauthorized access, due to the use of
cryptographic keys. However, managing private keys was found to be
challenging for some users, indicating a need for improved user-friendly
authentication methods such as biometric or national ID
integration.Performance was adequate for small-scale elections, with average
vote processing times of under 15 seconds. However, scalability could be a
concern for larger elections, especially on public blockchains with high
transaction fees and slower processing during network congestion.In summary,
the system proved to be secure, transparent, and verifiable in a test
environment, but further improvements are needed in user accessibility and
scalability for real-world applications.
 Conclusion and Future Work
Conclusion
This project successfully demonstrated the design and implementation of a
blockchain-based voting system that ensures vote security, transparency, and
immutability. By leveraging Ethereum smart contracts and cryptographic
techniques, the system allowed voters to securely cast their votes and verify
their inclusion in the final tally without compromising privacy. Testing results
confirmed that the system effectively prevents double voting, vote tampering,
and unauthorized access.

Despite these achievements, the project also revealed certain limitations.

Usability challenges, especially around managing cryptographic keys, and
scalability issues on public blockchain networks remain significant hurdles for
real-world deployment. Nonetheless, the system shows strong potential as a
trustworthy alternative to traditional voting methods, especially for smaller-
scale or organizational elections.

Future work

To advance this system toward practical adoption, several enhancements are

recommended:

1. User Authentication: Integrate secure and user-friendly authentication

methods, such as biometric verification or government-issued digital IDs, to
improve accessibility.
2. Scalability Improvements: Explore Layer 2 blockchain solutions or
permissioned blockchains to reduce transaction costs and improve
performance under large voter loads.
3. Mobile App Development: Build a dedicated mobile application to expand
access and increase voter participation.
4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Study local election laws and
compliance requirements to ensure legal validity and acceptance.
5. Advanced Privacy Techniques: Implement technologies like zero-
knowledge proofs or homomorphic encryption to enhance voter anonymity
while preserving verifiability.

With continued development and testing, blockchain-based voting can play a

key role in building secure, transparent, and inclusive digital democracies
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