MANILA, Philippines —A tech govt has proposed the usage of blockchain expertise within the canvassing of votes for the subsequent automated polls, promising a safer, clear and “tamper-proof” electoral course of. If there’s an try to change a sure vote throughout transmission, Soliman defined, will probably be “algorithmically” flagged by “third occasion validators” within the blockchain community. “Greater than the expertise, the integrity, credibility and transparency of the elections ought to all the time be assured,” he added. As soon as the block is full of information, it’s chained onto the earlier block, which makes the info chained collectively,” it mentioned. The ballot physique chief has additionally raised the potential of utilizing different applied sciences, such because the direct recording digital system that makes use of a touchscreen system to solid votes, in future elections.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 12, 2023 00:13 UTC