Voatz Rated as a Trusted Blockchain Solution for Elections
Sep 14, 2023
Summary
The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) has announced that Voatz, a blockchain-based voting technology, has earned the designation of a Trusted Blockchain Solution. Voatz's Remote Accessible Ballot Delivery, Marking, and Return (RABDMR) blockchain solution has been successful in supporting diverse elections worldwide. The assessment of Voatz's solution was conducted using the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM), a framework developed by the GBA and recognized by the United Nations Internet Governance Forum Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance & Standardization. Voatz specializes in providing secure and accessible voting solutions for overseas citizens, military personnel, diplomats, first responders, and citizens with disabilities. The company leverages mobile devices, biometrics, hardware-based security, and blockchain technology to create a private and convenient voting experience for these demographics. Voatz is the first election solution to complete the BMM assessment and achieve the trusted blockchain solution designation. The assessment was carried out by a team of GBA-qualified experts specializing in blockchain technology, legal matters, regulatory compliance, and election processes. Voatz's RABDMR solution reflects their commitment to secure and accessible elections and is now featured on the United Nations Blockchain Assurance & Standardization Dynamic Coalition website. This recognition validates Voatz's dedication to providing secure and inclusive voting solutions. For more information about Voatz and its solutions, please visit their website.
Gerard Dache, Executive Director of GBA, stated, “Voatz has earned the designation of trusted blockchain solution, reflecting their steadfast commitment to secure and accessible elections. The company joins the ranks of globally recognized solutions featured on the UN Blockchain Assurance & Standardization Dynamic Coalition website.”
Fairfax, United States - September 14, 2023 /PressCable/ —
The Government Blockchain Association today announced that Voatz, a blockchain-based voting technology, has earned the designation of a Trusted Blockchain Solution after undergoing an independent assessment using the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM).
Voatz's Remote Accessible Ballot Delivery, Marking, and Return (RABDMR) blockchain solution has been a game-changer in election implementations worldwide, successfully supporting diverse elections, including political party and presidential elections in the United States and internationally.
The assessment of Voatz's RABDMR solution was conducted using the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM), a framework developed by the Government Blockchain Association and recognized by the United Nations Internet Governance Forum Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance & Standardization.
Voatz specializes in providing highly secure and accessible voting solutions for overseas citizens, military personnel, diplomats, first responders and citizens with disabilities. The solution leverages mobile devices, biometrics, hardware-based security and blockchain technology to create a private and convenient voting experience for these critical demographics.
Gerard Dache, Executive Director of GBA, lauded Voatz, stating, "Voatz has earned the designation as a trusted blockchain solution because of their steadfast commitment to secure and accessible elections". He added, "Voatz has now joined the ranks of globally recognized trusted blockchain solutions featured on the United Nations Blockchain Assurance & Standardization Dynamic Coalition website".
Nimit Sawhney, Co-Founder/CEO of Voatz stated, “The Voatz team is thrilled to be the first election solution to complete this BMM assessment and achieve a trusted blockchain solution designation. We look forward to serving more governments/election officials globally and bringing more accessibility, transparency, and security to the electoral and e-governance infrastructure”.
The assessment was carried out by a team of GBA-qualified senior-level experts specializing in blockchain technology, legal matters, regulatory compliance, and election processes. This team employed a comprehensive framework and a rigorous assessment methodology that evaluates the voting solution from eleven distinct perspectives, including Distribution, Governance, Identity Management, Interoperability, Performance, Privacy, Reliability, Resilience, Security, Infrastructure Sustainability, and Synchronization.
Voatz's dedication to providing secure and inclusive voting solutions has received further validation with this recognition. At a time when election security and accessibility are paramount concerns, Voatz's RABDMR solution shines as a beacon of trustworthiness and innovation in the blockchain-based voting landscape.
· For more information about Voatz and its groundbreaking solutions, please visit https://voatz.com.
· To learn more about the Blockchain Maturity Model and its applications, visit https://www.gbaglobal.org/blockchain-maturity-model.
· For additional insights into the United Nations Internet Governance Forum Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance & Standardization, please visit https://intgovforum.org/en/content/dynamic-coalition-on-blockchain-assurance-and-standardization-dc-bas.
About Voatz:
Voatz is an award winning mobile-first elections platform backed by cutting-edge security, biometrics and a blockchain-backed infrastructure. Since its inception, Voatz has successfully served more than 2.3 million voters across 125 elections in 6 countries. In 2018, Voatz ran the first mobile vote in US Federal Election history, and, in 2020, Voatz became the first smartphone app based system to be used for voting in the US Presidential Elections. Voatz was recently selected by 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections.
About the Government Blockchain Association (GBA):
The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a global nonprofit organization that facilitates the adoption of blockchain technology in government and public sector organizations. GBA's mission is to educate and empower public sector professionals to understand, adopt, and utilize blockchain technology for more efficient, secure, and transparent government services.
Contact Info:
Name: Mostafa Razzak
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Organization: Government Blockchain Association
Address: 10560 Main St Ste 608, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Website: https://www.gbaglobal.org
Source: PressCable
Release ID: 89107477
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