Decentralized Digital Sovereign Identity and Voting System using Blockchain Technology
Coach Name
Jordi Bosch i Garcia
EU Organization
AI Professional Software Solutions (AIPSS)
Members
- Alexandru Panait
- Alexandru Ionut Budisteanu
- Dan Girbescu
CA Organization
Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)
Members
- Pierre-Martin Tardif
Project Overview
The Trustless Democracy project aims to transform democratic participation through blockchain technology and zero-knowledge proofs, providing citizens with the ability to engage in secure, transparent, and cost-effective digital voting systems. By integrating digital identities and an open-source voting system, the project introduces continuous, frictionless electoral participation, allowing citizens to create petitions, vote on initiatives, and make real-time changes to their communities.
The first implementation of this decentralized technology is integrated into Gov-Smart, a platform that facilitates efficient public administration.
Methods and approaches
Blockchain-Based Voting System
Utilizing blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs to enable secure and transparent voting without relying on centralized authorities.
Digital Identity Management
Implementing decentralized digital identities to verify voters and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Open-Source Approach
Releasing the technology as open-source to encourage global collaboration, innovation, and the adoption of secure, scalable solutions for digital governance.
Key Achievements
Blockchain Voting System
Successfully developed and deployed a blockchain-based voting system integrated with Gov-Smart.
Digital Identity Integration
Implemented decentralized digital identities for verified voting, ensuring accountability and transparency.
Pilot Implementation
Conducted pilot testing in Romanian town halls, with successful deployment in Bodești Town Hall, demonstrating the system’s scalability.
Global Collaboration
Established partnerships with Canadian institutions, enabling cross-border collaboration and compliance with international regulations.
Impact & Results
Increased Citizen Engagement
The project empowers citizens by enabling them to participate more actively in democratic processes, such as voting on local initiatives and petitions.
Cost-Effective Electoral System
By eliminating the need for physical polling stations and traditional election processes, the system reduces the operational costs of elections.
Secure Voting Process
The blockchain-based system ensures that votes are tamper-proof and verifiable, addressing issues of fraud and manipulation common in traditional voting systems.
Global Scalability
The integration of digital identities and blockchain allows for seamless adoption of the voting system in both local and international contexts, enhancing transparency in governance.
Publications and Open-Source Contributions
- NGI Sargasso: An article discussing the creation of the world’s first platform offering public administration as a service and digitizing public institutions in Romania. Read more
- Arizona State University (ASU) AIDA Center: An in-depth feature on the collaboration between the EU NGI and ASU, highlighting the role of Gov-Smart. Read more
- Video Presentation: A detailed overview of the project, available on YouTube. Watch here
- GitHub Repository: Open-source contributions to the blockchain technology behind Trustless Democracy. GitHub Link
Future directions
Expansion in Europe and the US
Plans to scale Trustless Democracy to other regions, including the United States, to drive broader adoption of decentralized voting systems.
Additional Features in Gov-Smart
Integrating more services into the Gov-Smart platform, enhancing the value proposition for citizens and government agencies.
Further Pilots
Scaling the implementation of the digital voting system to more town halls and public institutions across Europe and internationally.
Technological Refinements
Focusing on enhancing the scalability of the blockchain infrastructure to support national-level elections and broader voter engagement.