# Encrypted Ballot Blockchain technology is applied to voting for increased transparency. By [Mary Van Puymbroeck](https://www.trendhunter.com/Mary.Puymbroeck), Research Advisor at Trend Hunter | Published Apr 5, 2018 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/encrypted-ballot ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Encrypted Ballot trend? **Encrypted Ballot:** While blockchain technology is still in its infancy, its application in voting means that we can almost guarantee security while allowing for increased participation for remote legally registered voters. With electoral fraud being highly scrutinized as of late, blockchain technology has the potential to provide a foundation where institutions can work to restore faith in electoral systems, and could contribute to more accessible voting processes. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 28, 2016 to Apr 5, 2018 - Published: Apr 5, 2018 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Encrypted Ballot trend ### Blockchain Voting Systems With increasing attention to electoral fraud, the application of blockchain technology to voting could provide a foundation to restore faith in electoral systems and contribute to more accessible voting processes. ### Transparent Blockchain Voting Solutions The use of blockchain technology in the Agora digital voting system and other similar platforms improves the procedure of voting, ensuring that the entire voting process is transparent and verifiable. ### Blockchain Voting Apps Blockchain-secured voting apps like the one being trialed by the state of West Virginia guarantee the security of voting processes, making it possible for absentee voters to participate in the democratic process. ## What the Encrypted Ballot trend means for industry ### For Governmental Elections The application of blockchain technology in voting systems has the disruptive innovation potential to guarantee more transparent and accessible voting systems. ### For Stock Market The use of blockchain technology in stock markets ensures that information cannot be tampered with, providing a more certain final count when it comes to shareholder voting. ### For Online Security With the increasing importance of online security, the use of blockchain technology provides a new level of convenience and insurance for online activities like voting. ## Workshop question How might the guaranteed security of blockchain technology impact your industry? ## Trend signals for Encrypted Ballot Trend score 2.1 out of 10, from popularity 33%, activity 23%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 33% - Activity: 23% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Encrypted Ballot trend 4 featured examples from Jul 28, 2016 to Apr 5, 2018. - [Blockchain Voting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockchain-voting-app): The State of West Virginia is Trialing a Blockchain-Secured Voting App (Category: Tech) Implication: Government institutions can explore the use of blockchain technology to provide highly secured services to their citizens. - [Remote Voting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shareholder-participation): Blockchain Technology Increases Shareholder Participation in Estonia (Category: Tech) Implication: The stock market industry can benefit from remote voting systems powered by blockchain technology, which increases shareholder participation and ensures accurate and tamper-proof… - [Transparent Blockchain Voting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-voting-system): The Agora Digital Voting System Uses Blockchain Technology (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Governments can explore blockchain-based voting systems to build transparency and trust in the election process. - [Blockchain Voting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polys): 'Polys' Uses Blockchain Technology to Encrypt Voting and Polling (Category: Tech) Implication: Secure online voting disrupts the traditional voting processes in democratic elections, impacting the government and politics sector. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Social Good - [Athlete-Partnership Charity Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-bosa) - [Pet Rescue Food Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badlands-ranch) - [Life Jacket Technology Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-jacket-technology) All articles: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood)