SMRTR TechJul 30, 2025Interesting Engineering

Norwegian engineers craft voting system even quantum-powered spies can’t crack

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Norwegian scientists have created a quantum-resistant electronic voting system addressing key digital election challenges. It confirms voter eligibility, ensures anonymity, and allows for vote counting and verification. Using a mixing technique, it prevents vote tracing while maintaining integrity. Though not meant to replace physical voting entirely, this innovation could lead to more secure digital elections, potentially increasing turnout and reducing costs. The system is designed to resist hacking attempts, even from future quantum computers, addressing long-term data security concerns in digital voting.

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