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Blockchain technology and crypto-currencies are gaining acceptance around the world. The latest news, the municipality of Zug, or the epicenter of the "Crypto Valley" will use Blockchain to make its voting system more transparent.

Municipal vote using Blockchain technology

A conference of the city of Zug, also known as the "Swiss Crypto Valley", will bring together the biggest academics and businessmen of the cryptocurrency industry. The purpose of the conference is to open new discussions on the implications of Blockchain technology and the future of the virtual money industry .

Being very open to crypto-currencies and Blockchain companies, the Swiss city intends to take advantage of the technological trends available to it. The use of the large distributed register can be envisaged on aspects as diverse as varied such as politics, the economy or the social. As part of the conference, the local media Swissinfo.ch recently reported Zug's participation in a political-electoral pilot project. The authorities have put in place a Blockchain voting system that offers an unparalleled level of transparency . 200 citizens will be able to vote freely via their Smartphone on minor issues - like voting for fireworks at the Lakeside Festival.

A Swiss pioneer and the center of the Blockchain ecosystem in Europe

The municipal voting pilot project using Blockchain technology is a first for Switzerland. The votes will take place between June 25 and July 1, 2018. Citizens will also have to decide on the possible need of the Blockchain in the Swiss voting system.

Zug has become the ideal place for the development of digital currencies and Blockchain technology . It contains "one of the most important crypto-currency, blockchain and distributed world-wide ecosystems. "

Thanks to the Crypto Valley and the tax exemption for investors in cryptocurrencies, Switzerland would be the most welcoming to emerging technologies in Europe. Also, the private financial institution Hypothekarbank Lenzburg, became the first Swiss bank to provide its service to companies related to digital currencies. What do you think of the pilot project of municipal vote in Zug? Do you think that after the votes, Switzerland will use the Blockchain for all its votes? Tell us in the comments section below.