The Applicability of Blockchain Technology to Electoral Politics

The digital era and rise of informational technology has undoubtedly posed challenges to democracy- the dissemination of fake news and ease of fraud all exacerbate existing fault lines. The use of blockchain systems provides a unique opportunity to reverse this by improving access to voting and, most importantly, insulating it from fraud.

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The United States electoral system is rife with inefficiencies and suppressive mechanisms that impede free and fair civic participation. Among the