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The Evolution of Online Voting Systems: From E-Voting to Blockchain
Introduction
As technology continues to advance, the traditional methods of voting are being challenged by the promise of more efficient, accessible, and secure online voting systems. Over the years, we have witnessed a significant evolution in the way electronic voting (e-voting) systems have been developed and deployed. One of the most promising innovations in this field is the integration of blockchain technology into the voting process. In this blog post, we will explore the key milestones in the evolution of online voting systems, from the early days of e-voting to the emergence of blockchain-based voting platforms.
E-Voting: The Dawn of Digital Voting
The concept of electronic voting, or e-voting, can be traced back to the 1960s, when punch-card systems were first introduced in some parts of the United States. These early attempts at digitalizing the voting process aimed to streamline the counting of votes and reduce human errors. However, it soon became evident that e-voting systems had several vulnerabilities, leading to concerns about the accuracy and integrity of election results.
DRE (Direct Recording Electronic) Voting Systems
In the late 20th century, Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting systems emerged as a popular alternative to traditional paper-based voting. DRE systems allowed voters to cast their ballots electronically by interacting with a touchscreen or push-button interface. While DRE systems offered faster results and improved accessibility for voters with disabilities, they faced serious criticism due to their lack of a paper trail, making them susceptible to hacking and manipulation.
Online Voting: Convenience and Challenges
The internet age brought with it the possibility of remote online voting, promising unparalleled convenience for voters. In the early 2000s, several countries and organizations experimented with online voting systems, primarily for low-stakes elections or to enable overseas citizens to cast their ballots. However, security concerns remained a significant challenge, with the potential for cyberattacks and voter authentication issues.
Blockchain-Based Voting: A New Paradigm
The advent of blockchain technology introduced a potential game-changer for online voting systems. Blockchain's decentralized, immutable, and transparent nature addresses many of the security and trust issues faced by traditional e-voting systems. In a blockchain-based voting platform, each vote is recorded as a transaction on the blockchain, making it tamper-proof and ensuring a verifiable, auditable trail of all votes.
Key Benefits of Blockchain-Based Voting Systems
Security: Blockchain's cryptographic features make it extremely difficult for malicious actors to tamper with votes or compromise the integrity of the election.
Transparency: The transparent nature of the blockchain allows all stakeholders to audit and verify the voting process, enhancing trust in the system.
Anonymity and Privacy: Blockchain-based voting systems can be designed to ensure voter anonymity while still maintaining the accuracy of the overall vote count.
Accessibility: Online voting using blockchain can enable greater participation, particularly for remote or physically challenged voters.
Resistance to Fraud: Blockchain's decentralized architecture reduces the risk of single points of failure and mitigates the potential for fraudulent activities.
Challenges and Considerations
Technical Barriers: The implementation of blockchain-based voting systems requires robust technical expertise and careful consideration of scalability and performance.
Voter Authentication: Ensuring secure voter identification and authentication is crucial to preventing unauthorized access and fraudulent voting.
Regulatory and Legal Issues: The adoption of online voting, especially with blockchain, necessitates addressing legal and regulatory concerns related to elections and data privacy.
Public Trust and Acceptance: Convincing the general public and electoral authorities about the security and reliability of blockchain-based voting is a crucial aspect of widespread adoption.
Conclusion
The evolution of online voting systems from e-voting to blockchain represents a significant leap towards more secure, accessible, and transparent elections. While challenges remain, the potential benefits of blockchain-based voting systems hold the promise of revolutionizing democratic processes worldwide. As technology continues to advance, finding the right balance between convenience and security will be paramount in creating the voting systems of the future.
#Online Voting Platform#Online election#Online election service providers#Election platform#Voting platform#Online Voting#Online Survey#blockchain#blockchainvoting
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#tumblr polls#personal#pls rb once you vote!!#i wanna know which one wins so i can better tweak my gifs for that platform :)#mobile users: please drop what phone model you use in the tags#bc how are u able to use tumblr on mobile when the app is laggy as hell#it takes me three business days to reblog one gifset
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I’m sorry calling someone posting the Stucky vs Gentlebeard poll in a Facebook group and going “Vote for Gentlebeard!” Voter fraud is the funniest fandom drama I have seen in years
#ofmd#Stucky#gentlebeard#remember. never promote a poll outside it’s hosted platform. lest you commit voter fraud#person paying for votes for Gentlebeard is cheating tho that I’ll admit
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You won't be able to solve every problem. Sometimes, things are out of your ability to make change. That does not mean you cannot focus on what you can do. It may not be in a massive scale, but change happens one person at a time, being able to do one thing at a time no matter how small. Please, do what's within your realm of capability to make the world better
#psa#Spread the word of those who cannot speak for themselves and provide a platform for them to speak#there are many scary things happening in the world rn. contact representatives. vote to hold those in power accountable#current events
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it's also so interesting to me to see reddit vs tumblr takes on Bad Batch stuff
so while 95% of us here on tumblr are certain that Clone "X-2" is Tech, it's the opposite on TBB reddit episode discussions
i'd say about 85% of them are certain it's Cody, and another 10% think it's a clone of Crosshair.
it's just... so interesting to see the differing (and strongly held) views of different fans 😏🤓
((and when i say "certain," i mean both parties are like really, it's-SO-obviously-him, certain about it lol. reddit is just as strongly convinced it's Cody as tumblr is with Tech!)
#tech#commander cody#the bad batch#i know many of y'all are immediately going to say ''well it's obviously NOT cody..of course it's tech!!'' and#they're saying the exact opposite on reddit lol#some ppl were like ''i think it's tech'' and everyone's like ''it's obviously NOT tech..of course it's cody?!!'' hgfdfghjkl#i was surprised is all because the tech is clone x-2 sentiment is SO strong and popular here on tumblr#personally i highly highly doubt it's cody..just for the mere fact that i highly doubt he got caught after going AWOL#i also completely disagree that it's a crosshair clone but it's an intriguing thought#P.S. yes on both platforms i'd say there's 5% ''other''#who aren't sure or think it's another familiar clone or think it's a nobody#bad batch spoilers#star wars#anyone seeing any popular theories on twitter? instagram? youtube? who are they voting for? lol
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oh no don't make her my problem haha that would just be so terrible I say shoving my women's wrongs scrapbook under my bed
#fallen london#flmp#mp#if evil why sexy#the shocking factor in all this is that I'm well into late game content and have yet to lose my soul#really enjoying the waswood stuff#I did actually vote in one election because it was right when I originally started but didn't stick with it#I voted for the kitty#I have no clue what her platform was but she was a kitty#the question is do I vote against virginia because having her mad at me would be hotter pun intended#I would like to formally apologize to the fbg employee who looks at posts in the tag for subjecting them to my virginia thirst posting#they should give you a raise for this
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*casually pins precarious autumn/winter serotonin levels on a strictly partnership sailing to the final yeehaw 🤠👠✨️❤️🔥*
#every other social media platform is a cesspit give me strength. anyway not here <3#is this also me trying to gather votes from the uk tumblr girlies? uhh yes!!#layton williams#nikita kuzmin#strictly come dancing
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the thing about the fob healing tour is that it has filled me with so much vindication that now whenever i see Bad Fall Out Boy Opinions (of which so many people are so unnecessarily loud about) it’s literally just like lol okay so you missed the point so bad it makes you look stupid and we are all laughing at you. get laughed at loser we do not have time to entertain your silliness we are busy healing and partying together forever.
#this isnt about anyone specific it’s about a lot of people on various platforms just so blatantly missing the point#1) if you arent a fob fan why does fob and their fans having a good time piss you off.#why does it make you feel the need to make some snarky comment about how Your Band Is Better like. bro you missed the point of BOTH bands#this is so sad for you#2) mania/post hiatus haters who claim to be fans lmao do you realize how idiotic you sound. get a clueeeeeeeee#3) i have chosen not to emotionally engage in polls here because all they do is bring out the worst in people#but also. be for real lmao. you can vote for what you personally prefer and just say that#there is absolutely no need to start cutting one of them down or mocking the lyrics#4) people commenting on joe and pete’s expressions and movements are either so uninformed it’s laughable#or are ableist or racist or both#ANYWAY. we have two shows left and i’m so excited for them and that is where i am investing my time and energy#and not engaging with people looking to stir shit up#or just generally bring down the mood#we are better than that.
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Kellyanne Conway just got a strong reminder why Republicans have a problem winning over young voters.
The former Donald Trump adviser went on Fox News on Monday night to discuss the GOP’s electoral chances, and she admitted to host Laura Ingraham that the party has “some work to do” with millennials and Gen Z.
But she suggested Democrats’ success with the demographic was due to messaging ― not policy.
Conway cited President Joe Biden’s plan to enlist social media influencers in his yet-to-be-announced reelection campaign, calling it a “smart strategy” and telling Ingraham she was “really concerned” about Democrats being a “turnout machine” for younger voters.
She’s right that Republicans have an uphill battle when it comes to getting new voters to their side.
A 2020 NBC exit poll revealed 65% of voters between the ages of 18 and 24 voted for Biden, his strongest age group by 11 points.
But the conservative pundit didn’t do much to woo young people herself, choosing instead to decry influencers’ “lemming-like effect” on young voters, who just “want to be part of the same crowd.”
Twitter users weren’t buying it, of course.
One young voter, 2020 Biden delegate Victor Shi, had some helpful suggestions.
“Hey Kellyanne Conway: instead of complaining how young people are voting for Democrats, maybe you & your party should actually do something to address our concerns,” the UCLA undergraduate tweeted. “Instead of taking away our rights & banning books & drag shows, listen to us & enact real policies. Just a thought.”
Other people wondered how Conway could speak to winning young voters when she has such a rocky relationship with 18-year-old daughter Claudia Conway.
“Kellyanne can’t even get her own teenage daughter to be on her side politically but sure, interview her for advice on how to turn out the youth vote,” read one post that was liked over 10,000 times.
The younger Conway is already a vocal critic of conservatives. She celebrated Trump’s indictment last Tuesday with a tweet saying she’d been “waiting” for his arrest since she “was 14.”
Check out more Twitter responses to Kellyanne Conway’s comments below:
#us politics#news#tweet#republicans#conservatives#gop#gop policy#gop platform#kellyanne conway#youth vote#millennials#gen z#fox news#laura ingraham#2023#2024 elections#biden administration#social media#Victor Shi#Claudia Conway#huffington post
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the point is that biden is literally also a fascist. and white queers are trying to pretend he's not bc things will be worse for US rather than actually caring about the literal genocide in palestine. crazy to pretend u dont get that but ok
#biden has literally been THE arm and wallet for slaughtering palestinians but sure vote for him bc of fear for your OWN safety#his platform is literally just 'im not trump' like gtfo with ur blind loyalty to this man
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hello it is i, your very own russian tumblr psyop. blow up the nearest wall mart. for communism!
#op is not russian. or a psyop. russia also isnt a communist state and hasnt been for a while.#this post is mocking a v specific way tumblr usamericans with 'political takes' blogs operate#in which they blame everything wrong with america on.. *checks notes*#people on a dying blogging platform saying ppl should leverage dems to get a different candidate by threatening not to vote for biden#inspired by prev post... ive been seeing so many similar ones too.... cant even be a commie these days people will reenact the red scare#piksla.txt
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100 days since a brand crossed Markiplier
29/8/23
(Be careful when reading the tags if you're sensitive to, albeit glancing, references to sexual assault/grooming)
#markiplier#someone made a joke about resetting because Mark didn't win a gamer streamy the other night#I skipped watching the award show because I knew Dream would be involved and I refuse to interact with anything that gives him a platform#but when I looked up who beat Markiplier in that category my unease grew#like obviously I'm not going to bring mcyt drama to a markiplier blog#but god it makes me so uncomfortable that a groomer who is 100% unremorseful about his actions was allowed to be a nominee#let alone *win* when genuinely good people who work hard on their channels were in the same category#anyway that's all I'll say about it because this is supposed to be a fun little fandom based sideblog#however I have been on the fence this evening about whether to genuinely go#'fuck the streamys for letting Dream have a chance to win let alone actually walk away with an award'#I'm still undecided and need to check how the winner was picked (I think public vote but wanna be sure)#I'm just mad and disgusted and completely uneasy#either way I wanted to quickly get my thoughts out but now I've delayed the post by 20 minutes by typing so sorry and here you go
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Group projects suck
#I have a separate assignment from the essay to make slides for another class#and yesterday we explicitly voted against using canva slides because we can’t turn in canva slides#so we would we do everything on a different platform if we’d just have to change it to google slides??#one of the members even pointed out that it would be stupid because a majority of us don’t even know how to use canva#and YET#some of them still made their slides on canva#and want to transport our slides to it#even tho we’d have to transport it back#no fandom#I hate group projects
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i think harry potter specifically is one you probably shouldnt post characters from even with all that stuff considered because at the end of the day making posts about it and encouraging engagement with those posts will make it trend and add to the popularity
I’m not sure if this makes sense from a practicality perspective, harry potter is in like the top 10 most profitable franchises in the world and I’m a relatively small tumblr blog. I don’t see how a poll asking whether you like or hate a hp character gives any money to j k shitting or increases the medias ability to do harm. It trends on tumblr like every week without my help, and like. if you have never heard of Harry potter before and learn about it through me you are probably too young to be on tumblr
#I may be misinterpreting this ask. lmk if I am. but from an exposure perspective I don’t see how it helps the franchise in any way#like people hating on it doesn’t seem like it’ll contribute to the franchises ability to do harm?#I’m not trying to be dismissive I just legitimately do not understand this argument. I do not have the power to platform a#a multi billion dollar media conglomerate that will continue to profit with or without us voting whether we like it#not a poll#ask#anonymous#discourse
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cries uglily sobs vomits etc
[unfortunately this isn’t from a boot 😭 it’s from a montage thing they put together that has some other small show clips they took]
#the others were all frozen in those poses while ocean walked around during the final vote monologue btw#look at them on the left 💔💔 sobs#ride the cyclone#nischa#sugarspace#<tagging those bc i think the shippers would appreciate this photo#stc rtc#daisy yip yaps#ricky is so damn tall that even constance on the platform is still significantly shorter than him
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