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@article{178657,
        author = {Sarthak Sharma and Nikhil Kumar and Ramander Singh},
        title = {Decentralized Blockchain-Enabled Voting Protocol: Revolutionizing Electoral Systems Using NFT Technology},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {4712-4717},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178657},
        abstract = {Our research tackles a pressing challenge in democratic processes by developing a novel blockchain-based voting architecture using Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Unlike existing approaches that merely replicate electronic voting, we’ve devised a system that integrates NFT technology with India’s existing electoral infrastructure—something no previous research has successfully demonstrated. The NFT mechanism we designed allows votes to be securely recorded while maintaining voter anonymity, a critical innovation that differentiates our work. In laboratory testing, we found our implementation reduced costs by 87% compared to conventional EVMs, eliminated several known security vulnerabilities present in current systems, and maintained 92% user satisfaction ratings. The implementation details reveal significant performance advantages through our unique approach to transaction flow management and wardbased collection structures.},
        keywords = {Blockchain, NFT, Electronic voting, Electoral systems, Security},
        month = {May},
        }