West Virginia will use blockchain technology for all its voting from now on after the success of a blockchain ballot for the 2018 midterm elections. The same mobile blockchain start-up that was used in the midterms, The Federal Voting Assistance Program, will also be involved in the 2020 presidential elections. State elections director Donald Kersey said enabling US military personnel posted overseas to vote was the main reason for wanting to continue using blockchain technology. The technology adds another layer of security and privacy to the voting process.
West Virginia will use blockchain technology for all its voting from now on after the success of a blockchain ballot for the 2018 midterm elections. The same mobile blockchain start-up that was used in the midterms, Voatz, will also be involved in the 2020 presidential elections. State elections director Donald Kersey said enabling US military personnel posted overseas to vote was the main reason for wanting to continue using blockchain technology. The technology adds another layer of security and privacy to the voting process.