Blockchain in Public Bodies

To understand the application of blockchain technology in voting systems and its potential to enhance security, transparency, and voter anonymity, while recognizing the challenges involved in its implementation.

Skill to be developed

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Explain how blockchain’s decentralization mitigates risks associated with centralized voting systems.
• Describe the transparency benefits of recording voting transactions on a public ledger and its impact on election credibility.
• Understand the concept of immutability in blockchain and how it ensures tamper-proof voting results.
• Discuss the methods blockchain uses to ensure voter privacy and anonymity through cryptographic techniques.
• Identify the key challenges of implementing blockchain in voting systems, including throughput limitations, privacy concerns, and the need for secure authentication methods.