Voting

This is the Osmosis Governance Corner, featuring the Osmosis governance proposals that are on-chain for voting this week. Governance proposals are topics where the opinion from the community is requested. Not sure what a governance proposal means or how to vote on it? Read below for a brief summary, and…

Can be a Revolution — Introduction The traditional voting system has existed for centuries, but it has flaws. Numerous cases of fraud, manipulation, and errors have called the system’s integrity into question. However, with the advent of blockchain technology, there is an opportunity to revolutionize the voting system and make it safer and more secure. What is Blockchain Technology? Blockchain…

Blockchain technology has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its ability to securely store and transmit information. While blockchain technology is commonly associated with cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, it has many other applications beyond the financial sector. …

In 2002, the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) did for voting what the Americans with Disabilities Act did for buildings a dozen years earlier. Though the Voting Rights Act of 1965 provided some limited protections to blind and disabled citizens’ right to participate in elections, it wasn’t until HAVA that…

Why we need to fight for representation at the H-GAC The Houston-Galveston Area Council is a regional council of local governments. It is made up of thirteen (13) counties in and around Greater Houston, and it grants billions of dollars to our area. The H-GAC provides funding for workforce development…

Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash Well I’m not saying this is going to happen any time soon and yet I think we would all benefit from upgrading our technology surrounding voting. I think that voting is currently very inaccessible as well as difficult for many to access. …