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Why aren't we voting on the zkEVM yet?

The zkEVM stack solves core the challenge of digital voting: ZK proofs enable secure vote verification, while the EVM ensures integrity. With zkRollups like Scroll, it can process millions of votes instantly at a very low cost, which is enough for national elections.

Think of it as a digital ballot box: anonymous yet verifiable. Votes are EVM state transitions, with ZK proofs checking eligibility privately and ensuring integrity. Smart contracts count transparently and L1 provides immutable records. These cryptographic systems are battle-tested through DeFi.

While technically sound, we still need better digital identity, UX, and regulations. But account abstraction and ZK advances are closing these gaps fast. The infrastructure exists: zkEVM could revolutionize democratic participation like TCP/IP did for information. The question is when, not if!

Adapted from a blog post by our co-founder Sandy:

Why aren't we voting on the zkEVM yet?

The zkEVM stack solves core the challenge of digital voting: ZK proofs enable secure vote verification, while the EVM ensures integrity. With zkRollups like Scroll, it can process millions of votes instantly at a very low cost, which is enough for national elections.

Think of it as a digital ballot box: anonymous yet verifiable. Votes are EVM state transitions, with ZK proofs checking eligibility privately and ensuring integrity. Smart contracts count transparently and L1 provides immutable records. These cryptographic systems are battle-tested through DeFi.

While technically sound, we still need better digital identity, UX, and regulations. But account abstraction and ZK advances are closing these gaps fast. The infrastructure exists: zkEVM could revolutionize democratic participation like TCP/IP did for information. The question is when, not if!

Adapted from a blog post by our co-founder Sandy: https://sandypeng.substack.com/p/why-arent-we-voting-on-the-blockchain