Blockchain Aplicado a Sistema Eleitoral

Abstract

The present work proposes the investigation and implementation of an innovative electoral system, using blockchain technology as a foundational mechanism to ensure the security, transparency, and integrity of the voting process. With the growing concern about the reliability of electoral systems and the increasing incidents that compromise the legitimacy of elections, it becomes imperative to seek technological alternatives that can offer substantial improvements over traditional methods. In this context, blockchain emerges as a promising solution capable of mitigating issues related to fraud and security failures. This study focuses on the development of a prototype using the Hyperledger framework and smart contracts to create an electoral infrastructure that can be auditable, irrefutable, and free from external manipulation. The introduction provides a historical overview of elections in Brazil, exploring the challenges faced by the current system and the necessary evolution to meet the demands of a fair electoral process. Subsequently, the discussion delves into the concepts and functionalities of blockchain, specifically Hyperledger and smart contracts, establishing the theoretical foundations for the development of the proposed system.