Revolutionizing elections with
the Polys electronic voting system

This is the first voting machine to implement Blockchain in this class of devices to eliminate the possibility of vote rigging. It is believed that despite the vulnerabilities in electronic voting machines, they are hard to exploit, as they are not connected to the internet. However, that's not completely true. The voting results are transmitted to the servers of the election commission through SIM cards built into the voting machines. Although the machines are not connected to the internet, they do use radio signals to send data to cell towers and routers owned by telecom operators. Even when stationary modems are installed in the voting machines, where the connection is via telephone lines, data still goes to the cellular routers, because telecom providers have replaced most of their communication equipment with digital systems. Because of this, intruders can penetrate the data transfer channel and intercept preliminary results if the data is not encrypted, install malware, interfere in vote transmission and replace votes among other things.

Data isn't stored on the voting machine or a dedicated computer but spread throughout the servers installed in third-party observers and trusted organizations. This means that the hacking of servers to delete or change voting results isn't worthwhile, as several observers have access to a complete copy of the data.

There is always the potential for general cybersecurity risks apply to any procedure carried out online. However, we have introduced a number of measures to mitigate the consequences of any potential cyber-intervention. Polys voting terminals are protected from situations where data is transmitted to any unreliable third party. All validating nodes of the blockchain network have their own pair of keys for signing the transaction. When a transaction (vote) is submitted to the blockchain, all validating nodes record this and stamp their signature. After that, the Polys voting terminal receives a response from the blockchain that the transaction is accepted, it checks all these signatures to confirm that transaction has been transmitted into the correct blockchain network.

Theoretically, they can intercept the transaction (vote). However, even if malefactors intercept votes, they cannot alter them. All validating nodes of the blockchain network have their own pair of keys for signing the transaction. When a transaction is submitted to the blockchain, all validating nodes record this and stamp their signature. After that Polys voting machine receives a response from the blockchain that the transaction is accepted, it checks all these signatures. So, if a malefactor changes something in the transaction, the signature will cease to be valid and the transaction will not be accepted.

When a transaction (vote) is created on Polys Voting Machine it is signed by a pair of keys. If the network connection at the polling station breaks down, the voting machine cannot sign the transaction (vote) with its own key, meaning it cannot be stored in the blockchain. An error message about this issue will appear on the voting machine screen. The voter will not be able to cast his or her vote until the internet connection is restored.

There are some limitations, as, due to the nature of blockchain, large numbers of votes slow down transaction processing. To resolve this, we offer customers the ability to divide a large blockchain network into sub-blockchains (each to store a certain number of transactions) for better scalability.

Polys voting machines and the Polys online platform share a single database of voters. So, if a citizen casts his or her vote at a polling station, the system will not allow them to also vote remotely, and vice versa.

We are responsible for the concept, design and software part of the devices. To produce Polys Voting Machines and their components, we work with our partners and subcontractors and are able to work with our customer's chosen third-parties for more transparency and trust to our solution.

Yes, you can purchase everything as a package by reaching out to request a quote.

The total price depends on many factors, including the expected voter turnout, desired scope and number of devices, election format (e.g. on polling stations, remote or combined both options) and logistic matters.