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Bitcoin in Auditing Elections: A Case Study in Guatemala
Exploring the innovative use of Bitcoin technology for auditing elections in Guatemala, showcasing the process of hashing election documents to Bitcoin for public transparency and integrity verification. The chapter highlights Simple Proof, a Guatemalan tech startup using open timestamps and blockchain technology to ensure document integrity and detect tampering in election auditing.
In our latest episode, we dive deep with Carlos Toriello into how Bitcoin’s OP_Return is pioneering election audits. We discuss transforming election skepticism into Bitcoin advocacy, highlighting Digital Witness's groundbreaking audit of Guatemala’s 2023 elections. Learn about Simple Proof, the OpenTimeStamps Protocol, and how these tools offer tamper-evident, verifiable documents, fostering trust and transparency. Join us in envisioning a future where digital integrity reshapes democracy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:42 - The transformative potential of Bitcoin’s OP_Return for auditing elections and ensuring transparency.
02:08 - How Digital Witness became the first to verify all available election documents in Guatemala, promoting trust.
02:08 - The role of Simple Proof and Peter Todd’s OpenTimeStamps Protocol in creating tamper-evident election documents.
02:08 - Insights into the 2019 Guatemalan elections, showcasing real-world applications of blockchain for combating election fraud.
18:28 - The educational aspect of Fiscal Digital, introducing students to blockchain through gamified verification of election results.
28:23 - The concept behind "Immutable Democracy" and its implications for future election integrity.
35:34 - Recommendations for election system administrators worldwide on leveraging blockchain technology for transparency.
35:34 - A look forward to the 2027 elections and the potential for blockchain to revolutionize electoral processes further.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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