The Bitcoin network is used to record local Republican election results, demonstrating the use of blockchain in elections

Odaily Planet Daily News The Williamson County Republican Branch in Tennessee used the Bitcoin network to save the results of its leadership election on March 4, and the data was permanently recorded on block number 886370. According to the Simple Proof platform, Steve Hickey was elected chairman, Tim Raynaud was elected treasurer, and Leigh Ann Cates served as secretary. Blockchain voting systems are seen as a safe alternative to traditional paper ballots and electronic systems because of their tamper-proof, transparent and distributed characteristics. Such systems have the potential to ensure election integrity, reduce election costs, and provide instant and verifiable results. However, blockchain voting systems still face challenges. A 2020 study by MIT pointed out that some blockchain voting platforms have cybersecurity risks, including off-chain data execution and identity issues. Experts believe that sufficient decentralization and ensuring that all data calculations are performed on the chain can effectively alleviate these problems and make blockchain voting a viable solution. (Cointelegraph)