An Uncertainty- and Collusion-Proof Voting Consensus Mechanism in Blockchain

Wang, Shengling; Qu, Xidi; Hu, Qin; Wang, Xia; Cheng, Xiao‐Chun

doi:10.1109/tnet.2023.3249206

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“…Wang et al [15] introduced an insecure and collusion-proof voting consensus mechanism on the blockchain. Their mechanism focuses on reducing the side effects of candidate uncertainty, thereby reducing false voting.…”

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Improving Election Integrity: Blockchain and Byzantine Generals Problem Theory in Vote Systems

Mwansa,

Kabaso

2024

Electronics

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In the digital age, maintaining election integrity is critical, especially in Africa, where the security of electronic elections is often questioned. This study presents a blockchain-based vote counting and validation (BBVV) system developed using a mixed methods approach that combines stakeholder questionnaires to capture system specification and randomized historical election data analysis, following the Design Science Research strategy. Using the theory of the Byzantine General Problem, the BBVV protocol is proposed, which provides an accurate local count of votes at polling stations before national aggregation. The system was tested with randomized historical election data on the Algorand blockchain TestNet and confirmed that a local consensus on the vote count could be reached before it is added to the national tally on the blockchain. Our results show that in the cases where consensus was reached, this was the instance in only about 5% of the voting scenarios, with only 10% of the total vote being considered valid due to the strict consensus requirements. In addition, significant discrepancies were found between officials, with no consensus reached in 95% of cases which was due to the rogue values generated by a randomized dataset. The performance of the BBVV system was evaluated using transaction metrics, saturation, throughput, traffic, and latency to assess its efficiency, scalability, and reliability. The results suggest that blockchain technology can significantly improve the integrity of elections by ensuring a transparent, secure, and accurate vote-counting process. Future work will focus on improving the adaptability and scalability of the BBVV system for different electoral situations.

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Improving Election Integrity: Blockchain and Byzantine Generals Problem Theory in Vote Systems

Mwansa,

Kabaso

2024

Electronics

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Erdos: A Novel Blockchain Consensus Algorithm with Equitable Node Selection and Deterministic Block Finalization

Sello,

Yong,

Tao

2024

Data Sci. Eng.

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The introduction of blockchain technology has brought about significant transformation in the realm of digital transactions, providing a secure and transparent platform for peer-to-peer interactions that cannot be tampered with. The decentralised and distributed nature of blockchains guarantees the integrity and authenticity of the data, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The applications of this technology are not limited to the financial sector, but extend to various areas, such as supply chain management, identity verification, and governance. At the core of these blockchains is the consensus mechanism, which plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and integrity of a system. Consensus mechanisms are essential for achieving an agreement amongst network participants regarding the validity of transactions and the order in which they are recorded on the blockchain. By incorporating consensus mechanisms, blockchains ensure that all honest nodes in the network reach a consensus on whether to accept or reject a block, based on predefined rules and criteria. The aim of this study is to introduce a novel consensus mechanism named Erdos, which seeks to address the shortcomings of existing consensus algorithms, such as the Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Erdos emphasises security, decentralisation, and fairness. One notable feature of this mechanism is its equitable node-selection algorithm, which ensures equal opportunities for all nodes to engage in block creation and validation. In addition, Erdos implements a deterministic block finalisation process that guarantees the integrity and authenticity of the blockchain. The main contribution of this research lies in its innovative approach to deterministic block finalisation, which effectively mitigates the various security risks associated with blockchain systems.

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Strategic Integration of Blockchain Technology to Establish a Robust and Secure E-Voting System

Abhigyan,

Ghosh,

Brindha

2024

2024 3rd International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence and Computing (ICAAIC)

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An Uncertainty- and Collusion-Proof Voting Consensus Mechanism in Blockchain

Cited by 4 publications

References 24 publications

Improving Election Integrity: Blockchain and Byzantine Generals Problem Theory in Vote Systems

Improving Election Integrity: Blockchain and Byzantine Generals Problem Theory in Vote Systems

Erdos: A Novel Blockchain Consensus Algorithm with Equitable Node Selection and Deterministic Block Finalization

Strategic Integration of Blockchain Technology to Establish a Robust and Secure E-Voting System

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