Exiled Russian Opposition Leader Launches Blockchain-Based Referendum on Vladimir Putin’s Election Win
Summary
Vladimir Putin won his fifth term as Russian president in a landslide victory. Exiled opposition leader Mark Feygin is leading an effort to allow Russians to register a "protest vote" against Putin using an anonymous, blockchain-powered app called Russia2024. The app will use the Arbitrum blockchain and zero-knowledge cryptography to ensure voters' identities are untraceable. Only Russian passport holders can participate, and the app will be available on Google's app store. The referendum aims to provide a secure way for Russians to voice criticism and could potentially boost efforts to oust Putin. The technology behind the app is open-source and can be used by other nations.
