E-VoteChain: Securing Digital Elections

The use of electronic voting (e-voting) is becoming more common instead of traditional voting systems, but it still faces a big issue: trust. E-voting systems can be easily manipulated, with potential changes to election results from hacking or tampering by those who create the systems. In centralized networks, data is managed by one party, which raises trust concerns. However, this problem can be solved by using a distributed system where data is shared among all users. Blockchain technology serves this purpose well, as it keeps a shared record that cannot be changed, making it ideal for e-voting. This research introduces a Blockchain-based e-voting system using Ethereum and MetaMask, which meets six key principles of a fair election: secret ballots, one vote per person, voter eligibility, transparency, accurate recording and counting of votes, and reliability. Additionally, testing shows that using a slower gas price option results in the best value for costs. This introduces a Blockchainbased e-voting system utilizing Ethereum and MetaMask, ensuring adherence to essential electoral principles such as secret ballots, voter eligibility, and accurate vote recording. Performance evaluations indicate that using a slow gas price option offers the best cost-efficiency for this system. Overall, the proposed model not only addresses the vulnerabilities of traditional e-voting systems but also has potential applications beyond elections, including corporate governance and various voting scenarios.