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      <PublisherName>IJIRCSTJournal</PublisherName>
      <JournalTitle>International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer Science and Technology</JournalTitle>
      <PISSN>I</PISSN>
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      <Volume-Issue>Volume 12 Issue 5</Volume-Issue>
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      <IssueTopic>Computer Science and Engineering</IssueTopic>
      <IssueLanguage>English</IssueLanguage>
      <Season>September - October 2024</Season>
      <SpecialIssue>N</SpecialIssue>
      <SupplementaryIssue>N</SupplementaryIssue>
      <IssueOA>Y</IssueOA>
      <PubDate>
        <Year>2024</Year>
        <Month>09</Month>
        <Day>25</Day>
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      <ArticleType>Computer Sciences</ArticleType>
      <ArticleTitle>Blockchain Voting System- An NFT-Based Approach</ArticleTitle>
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      <ArticleLanguage>English</ArticleLanguage>
      <ArticleOA>Y</ArticleOA>
      <FirstPage>68</FirstPage>
      <LastPage>72</LastPage>
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          <FirstName>Anshjyot Singh Wadhwa</FirstName>          
          <AuthorLanguage>English</AuthorLanguage>
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          <CorrespondingAuthor>Y</CorrespondingAuthor>
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      <DOI>https://doi.org/10.55524/ijircst.2024.12.5.9</DOI>
      <Abstract>This study introduces an innovative blockchain-based voting system that leverages non-fungible tokens to enhance the integrity, openness, and accessibility of elections. By harnessing the decentralized nature of blockchain and the distinctive characteristics of NFTs, the proposed system aims to address common vulnerabilities in traditional voting methods. The research findings indicate that a blockchain-based voting system utilizing NFTs can substantially improve election integrity. NFTs are employed to authenticate voter identities, bolstering security and mitigating fraudulent activities. Additionally, the public blockchain ledger ensures the permanent recording of votes, promoting transparency and confidence in election outcomes. Furthermore, the internet-enabled voting approach allows participation from any location, reducing barriers to voter engagement and improving accessibility.&amp;nbsp;This paper examines the technical implementation of the proposed system, including the application of smart contracts and cryptographic methods to protect the voting process. It also explores potential obstacles and areas for future investigation, highlighting the transformative potential of this approach in democratic procedures.

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      <AbstractLanguage>English</AbstractLanguage>
      <Keywords>Blockchain, Non-Fungible Tokens, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Voting, Cryptographic Voting, Immutable Public Ledger.</Keywords>
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        <Abstract>https://ijircst.org/abstract.php?article_id=1311</Abstract>
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