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by approxim8ion 2035 days ago
Is there a benefit if you

a) can't verify that the software made available to you is what is running on the machine you use and every single one being used?

b) can't compile it yourself before use?

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For (A) and (B) it is possible for that to become part of the process. It's possible for individual citizens like you and me to count the votes, verify electric signatures, verify a reproducible build, etc.

Of course this level of accountability may never happen. There may be some motivation to keep a few gray areas on the side closed so a few fake votes can be injected here and there.