BlockProffer

A decentralized voting system built on the Ethereum blockchain.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Getting Started
• Built With

Introduction

BlockProffer is a decentralized voting system built on the Ethereum blockchain. It is a web application that allows users to create and vote on ballots. The application is built using React, a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, and web3.js, a JavaScript library that allows for interaction with the blockchain. The smart contract is written in Solidity, a contract-oriented, high-level language for implementing smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain.

Features

• Secure voter registration and authentication: A system that ensures that only eligible voters can register and that their identities are verified before they can cast their vote.

• Transparency: A system that allows voters to see how their vote was counted and that their vote was recorded correctly.

• Accessibility: A system that allows voters to cast their vote from any location, whether in person, by mail, or online.

• Security: A system that prevents hacking, tampering, or other forms of malicious interference with the voting process.

• Audibility: A system that allows for independent audits and recounts of the vote to ensure accuracy and integrity of the results.

• Privacy: A system that keeps voter information confidential and protected from unauthorized access or disclosure.

• Reliability: A system that is designed to withstand technical failures and other disruptions, ensuring that votes are recorded and counted correctly.

• Voter education and information: A system that provides voters with clear and accurate information about the voting process, including how to register, where to vote, and what to expect on election day.

• Voter feedback and complaint resolution: A system that allows voters to provide feedback on their voting experience and to report any issues they encounter, with a mechanism for resolving complaints in a timely and effective manner.

• Voter accessibility: A system that makes voting accessible to all citizens including individuals with disabilities, elderly or low-literate citizens.

Getting Started

These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.

Prerequisites

• Node.js

• Metamask

• Ganache

• Truffle

Installing

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Semicolon-Stardust/blockproffer.git

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Start the development blockchain

ganache-cli

4. Compile and migrate the smart contracts

truffle compile
truffle migrate

5. Run the front-end application

npm run start

Built With

• React - A JavaScript library for building user interfaces
• web3.js - A JavaScript library that allows for interaction with the blockchain
• Solidity - A contract-oriented, high-level language for implementing smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain