An upcoming blockchain platform says it is determined to bring greater levels of transparency and accountability to the world of politics – creating a system where lawmakers and their policies are given scores by the electorate.
According to NextElection, many democracies around the world struggle to effectively scrutinize elected representatives during their time in office, and it can be difficult for voters to get their voices heard when an unsavory policy has the potential to have a detrimental effect on their lives. This can leave many people disillusioned with politics altogether – and in some cases, politicians embroiled in major scandals survive unscathed. Without accountability, the project says democracies run the risk of becoming autocracies, and eventually turning into dictatorships.
Its platform aims to inject trust back into political discourse, while also helping voters cut out the noise and focus on information that really matters. A user who is concerned about a particular issue – such as immigration, gun control, air pollution or taxation – will be able to access a “continuous stream of content and updates” focused on that topic alone. They will also be able to receive feeds devoted to individual elected politicians and appointed officials, as well as election developments in single constituencies.
As an example, a feed about a politician would include a biography, a sentiment meter which shows how other voters perceive their performance and voting record, and links to other lawmakers they may be associated with. For floating voters who are unsure about who to support, such information could prove vital when they are deciding how to cast their ballot.
“A rich visualization of issues”
NextElection[1] says issues will be regarded as “building blocks” on its platform – enabling users to raise their concerns, and cast votes on the problems
