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title: "Discussion on \"Anonymous Blockchain Voting is Impossible (I Was Wrong)\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Anonymous Blockchain Voting is Impossible (I Was Wrong)\". First, you'll think it's impossible. \"Anonymous voting on a public blockchain?\"\nThen, after you understand the basics, you'll think it's simple. \"Oh, you just hash some secrets and use a Merkle tree. Easy!\"\nYou'll be wrong both times.\nThe real insigh..."
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# [Anonymous Blockchain Voting is Impossible (I Was Wrong)](https://njerii.hashnode.dev/anonymous-blockchain-voting-is-impossible-i-was-wrong?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

First, you'll think it's impossible. "Anonymous voting on a public blockchain?" Then, after you understand the basics, you'll think it's simple. "Oh, you just hash some secrets and use a Merkle tree. Easy!" You'll be wrong both times. The real insigh...

Jan 27 · 18 min read · njerii.hashnode.dev  
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