Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Industry
Goverment
Project duration
4 months
Year completed
2023
Case study
Blockchain-Based Voting Prototype
Client: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Goverment
2023
4 months
About Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the challenge
Overview
INEC sought a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof digital voting system that could serve as a future blueprint for nationwide e-elections. Zkyte was selected to develop the blockchain-based voting prototype.
The challenge
The Nigerian electoral process was plagued with issues of credibility, digital threats, and a lack of voter trust. INEC required a modern solution to explore secure digital voting.
Our approach
- 1Conducted cybersecurity risk assessments and threat modeling
- 2Designed blockchain/Web3-powered voting architecture
- 3Collaborated with INEC technical teams to validate system logic
- 4Procured IT resources and built prototype infrastructure
- 5Simulated election scenarios and trained officials
Our solution
How we addressed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)' challenges with innovative technology
- Designed and built a blockchain/Web3-powered prototype for voting
- Conducted a risk assessment and cybersecurity threat analysis
- Worked alongside INEC technical teams to develop system logic
- Handled procurement of required IT resources and systems
- Trained users and executed testing simulations for validation
Key solution components
- Blockchain-powered immutable ledger
- Multi-layered cybersecurity defense
- Voter authentication and verification features
- Prototype simulation with real-world test scenarios
Technologies used
The tech stack that powered our solution
Blockchain
Solidity
Web3.js
Encrypted DBs
AWS Cloud
Cybersecurity Tools
Results & impact
Measurable outcomes achieved through our solution.
1st
Nigeria’s blockchain-based voting prototype
62%
Increase in stakeholder confidence in e-election feasibility
Established compliance standards for future digital elections
Client feedback
What Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had to say about our work.
Implementation feedback
There was smooth collaboration with INEC engineers and end user training that facilitated quick adoption of the solution
Long-term impact
This positioned Nigeria to explore digital elections in the coming decade and boosted public confidence in digital democratic processes.
Project success highlights
- Delivered within strict compliance timelines
- Achieved prototype validation by election stakeholders
- Established a future roadmap for nationwide rollouts
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