A Review of Cryptographic Electronic Voting

【Author】 Kho, Yun-Xing; Heng, Swee-Huay; Chin, Ji-Jian

【Source】SYMMETRY-BASEL

【影响因子】2.940

【Abstract】A vast number of e-voting schemes including mix-net-based e-voting, homomorphic e-voting, blind signature-based e-voting, blockchain-based e-voting, post-quantum e-voting, and hybrid e-voting have been proposed in the literature for better security and practical implementation. In this paper, we review various e-voting approaches to date. We first compare the structures, advantages, and disadvantages of the different e-voting approaches. We then summarise the security properties of the e-voting approaches in terms of their functional requirements and security requirements. In addition, we provide a comprehensive review of various types of e-voting approaches in terms of their security properties, underlying tools, distinctive features, and weaknesses. We also discuss some practical considerations in the design of e-voting systems. Subsequently, some potential research directions are suggested based on our observations.

【Keywords】blind signature-based e-voting; blockchain-based e-voting; cryptography; homomorphic e-voting; hybrid e-voting; mix-net based e-voting; post-quantum e-voting

【发表时间】2022 MAY

【收录时间】2022-06-06

【文献类型】综述

【主题类别】

区块链应用-实体经济-电子投票