BLOCKCHAIN-ENABLED VOTE VALIDATION THROUGH A CRYPTOGRAPHIC AND SYSTEM-LEVEL APPROACH TO SECURE ELECTIONS

This paper presents a secure, transparent, and tamper-resistant web-based voting application. Designed specifically for university-level elections, the system leverages a private blockchain network to ensure the integrity and immutability of each vote. Built using a modern technology stack – TypeScript and React on the frontend, Axios for communication, and a Fastify-based Node.js backend with a MySQL database - the platform prioritizes both usability and security.
The voting process is authenticated and validated through cryptographic hashing and blockchain consensus, preventing unauthorized alterations or vote duplication. Each vote is recorded as a transaction on a private blockchain, where nodes verify its legitimacy before it becomes part of the permanent ledger. This system-level integration of blockchain offers auditability, transparency, and trust, eliminating the need for manual verification and reducing the risk of election fraud.
The solution is tailored for institutional adoption, ensuring that only authenticated university users can participate. Through this approach, the project demonstrates how blockchain technologies can be practically applied to enhance the credibility and efficiency of digital democratic processes.

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