Keywords
Voting systems
Security
Transparency
Decentralization
Nigeria
Abstract
This work explores theoretical frameworks and empirical studies on the application of blockchain technology in developing secure, transparent, and decentralized voting systems. It delves into the opportunities, challenges, and knowledge gaps identified in the literature, focusing on studies published in the past five years (2019–2024). A systematic review of over 100 scholarly works was conducted, with 40% comprising recent publications. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive foundation for understanding the integration of blockchain technology in voting systems while highlighting areas requiring further exploration. It shows that block chain provides potential answers to questions surrounding security, accuracy and efficiency of Nigerian elections.
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