# Remote Voting Systems Blockchain Technology Increases Shareholder Participation in Estonia By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-07-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shareholder-participation References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/blockchain-power-remote-citizenship/) & [ir.nasdaq](http://ir.nasdaq.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=954654) In an effort to increase shareholder participation, the Estonian stock market is using [blockchain technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockchain-technology1) to enable remote voting. Using an international network of computers to store information, [Nasdaq](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Conexeu-Sciences) (the US stock exchange) will be able to store past activity logs to count votes. [Blockchain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elite-education-city) also ensures information can't be tampered with, so it can be verified that no votes have been changed, duplicated or removed. This gives a more certain final count when it comes to votes. This shareholder voting system means shareholders can cast their votes from abroad. This is something that hasn't been possible before, requiring e-residents who have stock in an Estonia-based online business to be physically present to vote in meetings. This will not just enhance shareholder participation, but potentially have deeper implications for traditional nationality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blockchain Technology:** Using blockchain technology enables remote voting and ensures tamper-proof information for a more accurate vote count. - **Increased Shareholder Participation:** The use of remote voting systems increases shareholder participation by allowing them to cast their votes from anywhere in the world. - **Disruption of Traditional Nationality:** The implementation of remote voting systems may have implications for traditional nationality by enabling e-residents to participate in voting without physically being present. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stock Market:** The stock market industry can benefit from remote voting systems powered by blockchain technology, which increases shareholder participation and ensures accurate and tamper-proof vote counting. - **Financial Technology:** The financial technology industry has an opportunity to leverage blockchain technology for remote voting systems, providing secure and transparent voting processes for shareholders. - **E-government:** The e-government industry can explore the implementation of remote voting systems to enhance shareholder participation and potentially disrupt traditional nationality concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blockchain Affiliation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-a-vote.md) - [Space-Bound Blockchain Infrastructures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-ai.md) - [Decentralized Authentication Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockey-labs.md) - [Blockchain Postage Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crypto-stamps.md) - [Activism-Fostering Investment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/investment-platforms.md) - [Identity-Verifying Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-identity-chip.md) - [Blockchain Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-1.md) - [Digital Product Passport Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eviden.md) - [Innovative Blockchain Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockchain-phone.md)