Ask HN: What would you vote for on a blockchain-based e-vote?

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Post by feel_the_need » Sun, Apr 08, 2018, 1:35 AM UTC

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Re: Ask HN: What would you vote for on a blockchain-based e-vote?

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Post by feel_the_need » Sun, Apr 08, 2018, 1:37 AM UTC

I am currently participating in a blockchain hackathon. Our group has pivoted away from doing a government-based blockchain e-vote system because of proof of identity / voter fraud problems. We are considering doing a lottery system based on voter turnout.

I would really appreciate if you let me know more about your opinions on why / why not voting should be done on blockchain. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTpjHU_weirIWMMLyc...

Re: Ask HN: What would you vote for on a blockchain-based e-vote?

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Post by dozzie » Sun, Apr 08, 2018, 9:47 AM UTC

Blockchain is a bad fit for voting. Cryptographers have thought about electronic voting for a long time already, and the requirements look nothing like what blockchain provides.