When we talk about digital voting, a system that lets people cast ballots using digital devices instead of paper. Also known as e-voting, it’s supposed to make elections faster, cheaper, and harder to cheat. But in practice, most digital voting systems either don’t work or create new problems. The real promise isn’t just convenience—it’s trust. Can we build a system where everyone knows their vote was counted, without needing to trust a government or tech company?
The answer might be in blockchain voting, a method that records votes on a public, tamper-proof ledger. Unlike traditional databases, blockchain doesn’t let anyone delete or alter votes after they’re cast. This isn’t theory—projects like Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP), a system that uses NFT badges to prove you participated in an event have shown how blockchain can turn participation into verifiable, permanent records. The same idea applies to voting: if your vote is a unique, unforgeable token on the chain, no one can erase it or stuff the ballot. But here’s the catch: blockchain alone doesn’t solve identity, coercion, or access. You still need to know who voted, make sure they’re eligible, and protect them from being forced to vote a certain way.
Real-world attempts have been messy. Estonia tried digital voting for years, but security experts still warn about hidden risks. Meanwhile, smaller experiments—like using POAP-style tokens to verify voter identity in local community votes—show more promise. The key isn’t going fully digital overnight. It’s about layering trust: using blockchain for auditability, biometrics for identity, and open-source code for transparency. And that’s what the posts below explore. You’ll find real cases where blockchain was used to track participation, where failed crypto projects tried to mimic voting systems, and how regulations like MiCA are starting to shape what’s allowed. Some tools work. Most don’t. But the ones that do? They’re not about fancy tech. They’re about making sure your voice is truly yours.
Blockchain voting offers secure, transparent, and accessible elections by using decentralized ledgers to record votes that can't be altered. It cuts costs, speeds up results, and lets voters verify their ballots-without revealing their choices.
