Deploying Bitpoll

Bitpoll is an innovative, privacy-focused cryptocurrency-based polling and voting application that leverages blockchain technology to create secure, transparent, and tamper-proof voting systems. Built with modern web technologies and cryptographic principles, Bitpoll enables organizations, communities, and researchers to conduct polls and surveys where each vote is cryptographically verified and cannot be manipulated. Whether you’re running surveys, making community decisions, or collecting data with verifiable integrity, Bitpoll provides a decentralized alternative to traditional polling platforms.

Why Bitpoll?

Bitpoll stands out in the polling and voting landscape with its focus on security, transparency, and decentralization:

Blockchain Verification: Each vote is cryptographically signed and verified on the blockchain
Tamper-Proof Results: Votes cannot be altered or deleted once cast
Privacy-Preserving: Voter identities protected while maintaining vote authenticity
Decentralized: No single point of failure or control
Transparent Voting: Complete audit trail of all votes and voting activity
No Third-Party: Run your own polling infrastructure without intermediaries
Real-Time Results: Instant vote tallying and result updates
Customizable Polls: Create polls with multiple question types and options
Multiple Answer Formats: Support for yes/no, multiple choice, and ranking polls
Voter Authentication: Flexible authentication methods (email, social, cryptocurrency addresses)
Result Analytics: Detailed breakdowns and visualizations of poll results
Export Capabilities: Download results in multiple formats (CSV, JSON, PDF)
API Access: Programmatic access for integration with other systems
Open Source: MIT licensed with full source code transparency
Scalable Architecture: Handle high-volume voting with ease
Security Auditable: Full access to voting mechanics for verification

Bitpoll is ideal for organizations, communities, researchers, governance systems, cooperatives, DAOs, and anyone who needs verifiable, transparent voting mechanisms. With persistent storage on Klutch.sh, all voting data is secure and permanently auditable.

Prerequisites

Before deploying Bitpoll, ensure you have:

A Klutch.sh account
A GitHub repository with your Bitpoll deployment configuration
Basic familiarity with Docker, Git, and blockchain concepts
A domain name (recommended for production voting)
Understanding of polling and voting mechanics
Optional: cryptocurrency wallet integration for voter authentication

Important Considerations

Deploying Bitpoll

Create a New Project
Log in to your Klutch.sh dashboard and create a new project for your Bitpoll deployment.

Prepare Your Repository

Create a GitHub repository with the following structure for your Bitpoll deployment:

bitpoll-deploy/
├─ Dockerfile
├─ .env.example
├─ docker-entrypoint.sh
├─ .gitignore
└─ README.md

Here’s a Dockerfile for Bitpoll:

FROM python:3.11-slim

# Install required system dependencies
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
    curl \
    git \
    build-essential \
    libssl-dev \
    libffi-dev \
    postgresql-client \
    && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

# Set working directory
WORKDIR /app

# Clone Bitpoll repository
RUN git clone https://github.com/bitpoll/bitpoll.git . && \
    git checkout main

# Install Python dependencies
RUN pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt

# Create necessary directories
RUN mkdir -p /app/data \
    /app/logs \
    /app/media \
    /app/static && \
    chmod -R 755 /app

# Copy entrypoint script
COPY docker-entrypoint.sh /
RUN chmod +x /docker-entrypoint.sh

# Expose port
EXPOSE 8000

# Health check
HEALTHCHECK --interval=30s --timeout=10s --start-period=60s --retries=3 \
  CMD curl -f http://localhost:8000/api/health || exit 1

# Run entrypoint
ENTRYPOINT ["/docker-entrypoint.sh"]
CMD ["start"]

Create a docker-entrypoint.sh file:

#!/bin/bash

set -e

# Wait for database if configured
if [ -n "$DATABASE_URL" ]; then
  echo "Waiting for database connection..."
  MAX_ATTEMPTS=30
  ATTEMPTS=0

  while [ $ATTEMPTS -lt $MAX_ATTEMPTS ]; do
    if python -c "import psycopg2; psycopg2.connect('$DATABASE_URL')" 2>/dev/null; then
      echo "Database is ready!"
      break
    fi
    ATTEMPTS=$((ATTEMPTS + 1))
    sleep 1
  done
fi

# Run migrations
if [ ! -f /app/data/migrated ]; then
  echo "Running database migrations..."
  python manage.py migrate --noinput
  python manage.py collectstatic --noinput
  touch /app/data/migrated
fi

# Set permissions
chmod -R 755 /app

if [ "$1" = "start" ]; then
  # Start the application
  python -m gunicorn bitpoll.wsgi:application --bind 0.0.0.0:8000 --workers 4 --timeout 120
else
  exec "$@"
fi

Create a .env.example file:

# Application Configuration
APP_URL=https://yourdomain.com
APP_PORT=8000
ENVIRONMENT=production
DEBUG=false
SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key-here

# Database Configuration
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://bitpoll_user:password@db:5432/bitpoll
DB_ENGINE=django.db.backends.postgresql

# Admin Configuration
ADMIN_USERNAME=admin
ADMIN_PASSWORD=secure_password_here
ADMIN_EMAIL=admin@yourdomain.com

# Blockchain Configuration
BLOCKCHAIN_ENABLED=true
BLOCKCHAIN_NETWORK=ethereum
BLOCKCHAIN_RPC_URL=https://eth-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/your-api-key
BLOCKCHAIN_CONTRACT_ADDRESS=0x

# Email Configuration
EMAIL_BACKEND=django.core.mail.backends.smtp.EmailBackend
EMAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
EMAIL_PORT=587
EMAIL_HOST_USER=your-email@gmail.com
EMAIL_HOST_PASSWORD=your-app-password
EMAIL_USE_TLS=true
DEFAULT_FROM_EMAIL=noreply@yourdomain.com

# Poll Configuration
POLLS_ENABLED=true
ALLOW_ANONYMOUS_VOTING=false
MAX_POLL_DURATION_DAYS=365
DEFAULT_POLL_EXPIRATION_DAYS=30

# Security
REQUIRE_HTTPS=true
ALLOWED_HOSTS=yourdomain.com,www.yourdomain.com
CSRF_COOKIE_SECURE=true
SESSION_COOKIE_SECURE=true

# Features
ENABLE_BLOCKCHAIN_VERIFICATION=true
ENABLE_VOTE_EXPORT=true
ENABLE_API=true
ENABLE_ANALYTICS=true

Commit and push to your GitHub repository:

git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial Bitpoll deployment"
git remote add origin https://github.com/yourusername/bitpoll-deploy.git
git push -u origin main

Create a New App
In the Klutch.sh dashboard:
- Click “Create New App”
- Select your GitHub repository containing the Dockerfile
- Choose the branch (typically main or master)
- Klutch.sh will automatically detect the Dockerfile in the root directory

Configure Environment Variables

Set up these essential environment variables in your Klutch.sh dashboard:

Variable	Description	Example
`APP_URL`	Your application domain	`https://polls.example.com`
`APP_PORT`	Application port	`8000`
`ENVIRONMENT`	Environment (production or development)	`production`
`DEBUG`	Debug mode (false for production)	`false`
`SECRET_KEY`	Django secret key (generate secure random string)	`secure-random-string`
`DATABASE_URL`	Database connection string	`postgresql://user:pass@host/db`
`ADMIN_USERNAME`	Admin account username	`admin`
`ADMIN_PASSWORD`	Admin account password (use strong password)	`secure_password`
`ADMIN_EMAIL`	Admin email address	`admin@yourdomain.com`
`BLOCKCHAIN_ENABLED`	Enable blockchain verification	`true`
`BLOCKCHAIN_NETWORK`	Blockchain network	`ethereum`
`BLOCKCHAIN_RPC_URL`	Blockchain RPC endpoint	`https://eth-mainnet...`
`EMAIL_HOST`	SMTP server hostname	`smtp.gmail.com`
`EMAIL_PORT`	SMTP port	`587`
`EMAIL_HOST_USER`	SMTP username	`your-email@gmail.com`
`EMAIL_HOST_PASSWORD`	SMTP password	`app_password`
`ALLOW_ANONYMOUS_VOTING`	Allow anonymous votes	`false`
`ENABLE_BLOCKCHAIN_VERIFICATION`	Verify votes on blockchain	`true`

Configure Persistent Storage
Bitpoll requires persistent storage for poll data, voting records, and media. Add persistent volumes:

Mount Path Description Recommended Size
/app/data Poll data and voting records 100GB+
/app/logs Application logs 20GB
/app/media Poll media files and attachments 50GB
/app/static Static files and assets 5GB
In the Klutch.sh dashboard:
- Navigate to your app settings
- Go to the “Volumes” section
- Click “Add Volume” for each mount path
- Set mount paths and sizes as specified above
Set Network Configuration
Configure your app’s network settings:
- Select traffic type: HTTP (Bitpoll uses standard web ports)
- Recommended internal port: 8000 (as specified in Dockerfile)
- Klutch.sh will automatically handle HTTPS termination via reverse proxy
- Ensure ports 80 and 443 are accessible from your domain
Configure Custom Domain
Bitpoll works best with a custom domain for professional polling:
- Navigate to your app’s “Domains” section in Klutch.sh
- Click “Add Custom Domain”
- Enter your domain (e.g., polls.yourdomain.com)
- Configure DNS with a CNAME record to point to your Klutch.sh app
- Update APP_URL environment variable to match your domain
- Klutch.sh will automatically provision SSL certificates
Use a dedicated subdomain like polls.yourdomain.com or voting.yourdomain.com for clarity and professional appearance.
Deploy Your App
- Review all settings and environment variables
- Click “Deploy”
- Klutch.sh will build the Docker image and start your Bitpoll instance
- Wait for the deployment to complete (typically 5-10 minutes)
- Access your Bitpoll instance at your configured domain
- Log in with admin credentials to begin creating polls

Mount Path	Description	Recommended Size
`/app/data`	Poll data and voting records	100GB+
`/app/logs`	Application logs	20GB
`/app/media`	Poll media files and attachments	50GB
`/app/static`	Static files and assets	5GB

Initial Setup and Configuration

After deployment completes, access your Bitpoll instance to complete setup.

Accessing Bitpoll Admin Panel

Navigate to your domain: https://yourdomain.com/admin/

Creating Your First Poll

Click “Create New Poll” in the admin dashboard
Configure poll details:
- Poll title and description
- Poll category or topic
- Start and end dates/times
Add poll questions:
- Choose question type (yes/no, multiple choice, ranking)
- Add answer options
- Set option weights (if applicable)
Configure voting settings:
- Allow anonymous voting (if desired)
- Require authentication method
- Set maximum votes per voter
Configure blockchain verification:
- Enable/disable blockchain verification
- Set confirmation requirements
Publish poll and share link

Setting Up Voter Authentication

Configure how voters authenticate:

Navigate to “Authentication Settings”
Choose authentication methods:
- Email-based authentication
- Social login integration
- Cryptocurrency wallet verification
Configure requirements:
- Email verification required
- Voter registration required
- Anonymous voting allowed
Save authentication settings

Configuring Poll Questions

Create engaging and clear poll questions:

Add poll question
Select question type:
- Yes/No: Binary choice
- Multiple Choice: Single selection from options
- Multiple Select: Multiple selections allowed
- Ranking: Order options by preference
- Rating Scale: Numeric rating system
Add question options
Set question as required or optional
Configure skip option if needed

Environment Variable Examples

Basic Configuration

APP_URL=https://polls.yourdomain.com
APP_PORT=8000
ENVIRONMENT=production
DEBUG=false
SECRET_KEY=your-django-secret-key
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:password@db:5432/bitpoll
ADMIN_USERNAME=admin
ADMIN_PASSWORD=secure_password
BLOCKCHAIN_ENABLED=true
BLOCKCHAIN_NETWORK=ethereum

Complete Production Configuration

# Application Settings
APP_URL=https://polls.yourdomain.com
APP_PORT=8000
ENVIRONMENT=production
DEBUG=false
SECRET_KEY=your-secure-django-secret-key
LOG_LEVEL=info

# Database Configuration
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://bitpoll_user:secure_password@db:5432/bitpoll
DB_ENGINE=django.db.backends.postgresql
DB_POOL_SIZE=20

# Admin Configuration
ADMIN_USERNAME=admin
ADMIN_PASSWORD=secure_admin_password
ADMIN_EMAIL=admin@yourdomain.com

# Blockchain Configuration
BLOCKCHAIN_ENABLED=true
BLOCKCHAIN_NETWORK=ethereum
BLOCKCHAIN_RPC_URL=https://eth-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/your-api-key
BLOCKCHAIN_CONTRACT_ADDRESS=0x...
BLOCKCHAIN_CONFIRMATIONS_REQUIRED=3
BLOCKCHAIN_GAS_MULTIPLIER=1.2

# Email Configuration
EMAIL_BACKEND=django.core.mail.backends.smtp.EmailBackend
EMAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
EMAIL_PORT=587
EMAIL_HOST_USER=your-email@gmail.com
EMAIL_HOST_PASSWORD=your-app-password
EMAIL_USE_TLS=true
DEFAULT_FROM_EMAIL=noreply@yourdomain.com
EMAIL_TIMEOUT=10

# Poll Configuration
POLLS_ENABLED=true
ALLOW_ANONYMOUS_VOTING=false
REQUIRE_EMAIL_VERIFICATION=true
MAX_POLL_DURATION_DAYS=365
DEFAULT_POLL_EXPIRATION_DAYS=30
MAX_POLLS_PER_USER=100
MAX_OPTIONS_PER_QUESTION=20

# Voting Configuration
VOTING_ENABLED=true
ALLOW_VOTE_CHANGES=true
VOTE_CHANGE_DEADLINE_DAYS=7
REQUIRE_ONE_VOTE_PER_QUESTION=true

# Security
REQUIRE_HTTPS=true
ALLOWED_HOSTS=polls.yourdomain.com
CSRF_COOKIE_SECURE=true
SESSION_COOKIE_SECURE=true
CORS_ALLOWED_ORIGINS=https://yourdomain.com

# Features
ENABLE_BLOCKCHAIN_VERIFICATION=true
ENABLE_VOTE_EXPORT=true
ENABLE_API=true
ENABLE_ANALYTICS=true
ENABLE_REAL_TIME_RESULTS=true
ENABLE_RESULT_PREVIEW=false

# Analytics
ANALYTICS_ENABLED=true
TRACK_IP_ADDRESSES=false
PRIVACY_MODE=strict

Sample Code and Getting Started

Python - Creating Polls via API

import requests
import json
from datetime import datetime, timedelta

class BitpollClient:
    def __init__(self, base_url, admin_token=None):
        self.base_url = base_url
        self.api_url = f'{base_url}/api'
        self.admin_token = admin_token
        self.headers = {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
        if admin_token:
            self.headers['Authorization'] = f'Bearer {admin_token}'

    def create_poll(self, title, description, questions,
                   start_date=None, end_date=None, allow_anonymous=False):
        """Create a new poll"""
        try:
            payload = {
                'title': title,
                'description': description,
                'questions': questions,
                'start_date': start_date or datetime.now().isoformat(),
                'end_date': end_date or (datetime.now() + timedelta(days=30)).isoformat(),
                'allow_anonymous_voting': allow_anonymous,
                'blockchain_verification_enabled': True
            }

            response = requests.post(
                f'{self.api_url}/polls',
                headers=self.headers,
                json=payload
            )
            response.raise_for_status()
            return response.json()
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"Error creating poll: {e}")
            return None

    def get_poll(self, poll_id):
        """Retrieve poll details"""
        try:
            response = requests.get(
                f'{self.api_url}/polls/{poll_id}',
                headers=self.headers
            )
            response.raise_for_status()
            return response.json()
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"Error retrieving poll: {e}")
            return None

    def get_poll_results(self, poll_id, include_blockchain_status=True):
        """Get poll results and analytics"""
        try:
            response = requests.get(
                f'{self.api_url}/polls/{poll_id}/results',
                headers=self.headers,
                params={'include_blockchain': include_blockchain_status}
            )
            response.raise_for_status()
            return response.json()
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"Error retrieving results: {e}")
            return None

    def cast_vote(self, poll_id, voter_token, answers):
        """Cast a vote on a poll"""
        try:
            headers = {**self.headers, 'Authorization': f'Bearer {voter_token}'}
            payload = {
                'poll_id': poll_id,
                'answers': answers
            }

            response = requests.post(
                f'{self.api_url}/votes',
                headers=headers,
                json=payload
            )
            response.raise_for_status()
            return response.json()
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"Error casting vote: {e}")
            return None

    def change_vote(self, vote_id, voter_token, new_answers):
        """Change an existing vote"""
        try:
            headers = {**self.headers, 'Authorization': f'Bearer {voter_token}'}
            payload = {'answers': new_answers}

            response = requests.put(
                f'{self.api_url}/votes/{vote_id}',
                headers=headers,
                json=payload
            )
            response.raise_for_status()
            return response.json()
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"Error changing vote: {e}")
            return None

    def export_results(self, poll_id, format='csv'):
        """Export poll results"""
        try:
            response = requests.get(
                f'{self.api_url}/polls/{poll_id}/export',
                headers=self.headers,
                params={'format': format}
            )
            response.raise_for_status()
            return response.content
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"Error exporting results: {e}")
            return None

    def list_polls(self, status='active', limit=50, offset=0):
        """List polls with optional filtering"""
        try:
            response = requests.get(
                f'{self.api_url}/polls',
                headers=self.headers,
                params={
                    'status': status,
                    'limit': limit,
                    'offset': offset
                }
            )
            response.raise_for_status()
            return response.json()
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"Error listing polls: {e}")
            return None

# Usage example
if __name__ == "__main__":
    client = BitpollClient('https://polls.yourdomain.com', admin_token='your-admin-token')

    # Create a poll
    questions = [
        {
            'text': 'Which feature should we prioritize?',
            'type': 'multiple_choice',
            'options': [
                {'text': 'Better analytics'},
                {'text': 'Mobile app'},
                {'text': 'Integration API'},
                {'text': 'Advanced permissions'}
            ]
        },
        {
            'text': 'How satisfied are you with our service?',
            'type': 'rating_scale',
            'scale': 5
        }
    ]

    poll = client.create_poll(
        title='Product Development Roadmap Survey',
        description='Help us decide what to build next',
        questions=questions,
        allow_anonymous=False
    )

    if poll:
        poll_id = poll['id']
        print(f"Poll created: {poll_id}")

        # Get poll details
        poll_data = client.get_poll(poll_id)
        print(f"Poll details: {poll_data}")

        # Get results
        results = client.get_poll_results(poll_id)
        print(f"Poll results: {results}")

        # Export results
        csv_data = client.export_results(poll_id, format='csv')
        with open('poll_results.csv', 'wb') as f:
            f.write(csv_data)

        # List all polls
        all_polls = client.list_polls(status='active')
        print(f"Active polls: {all_polls}")

const POLL_API_URL = 'https://polls.yourdomain.com/api';

class BitpollWidget {
  constructor(pollId, containerId) {
    this.pollId = pollId;
    this.containerId = containerId;
    this.poll = null;
  }

  async loadPoll() {
    try {
      const response = await fetch(`${POLL_API_URL}/polls/${this.pollId}`);
      if (!response.ok) throw new Error('Failed to load poll');
      this.poll = await response.json();
      this.render();
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error loading poll:', error);
      this.renderError('Failed to load poll');
    }
  }

  render() {
    const container = document.getElementById(this.containerId);
    if (!container) return;

    let html = `
      <div class="bitpoll-widget">
        <div class="poll-header">
          <h2>${this.poll.title}</h2>
          <p>${this.poll.description}</p>
        </div>
        <form id="poll-form-${this.pollId}">
    `;

    this.poll.questions.forEach((question, index) => {
      html += this.renderQuestion(question, index);
    });

    html += `
          <div class="poll-actions">
            <button type="submit" class="btn-submit">Submit Vote</button>
            <button type="button" class="btn-results" onclick="this.pollWidget.loadResults()">View Results</button>
          </div>
        </form>
        <div id="results-${this.pollId}"></div>
      </div>
    `;

    container.innerHTML = html;
    this.pollWidget = this;

    document.getElementById(`poll-form-${this.pollId}`).addEventListener('submit',
      (e) => this.handleSubmit(e));
  }

  renderQuestion(question, index) {
    let html = `<div class="poll-question">`;
    html += `<label>${question.text}</label>`;

    if (question.type === 'multiple_choice' || question.type === 'multiple_select') {
      const inputType = question.type === 'multiple_choice' ? 'radio' : 'checkbox';
      question.options.forEach((option, optIndex) => {
        const optId = `${this.pollId}-q${index}-opt${optIndex}`;
        html += `
          <div class="poll-option">
            <input type="${inputType}" id="${optId}" name="question_${index}" value="${optIndex}">
            <label for="${optId}">${option.text}</label>
          </div>
        `;
      });
    } else if (question.type === 'rating_scale') {
      for (let i = 1; i <= question.scale; i++) {
        html += `
          <label class="rating-option">
            <input type="radio" name="question_${index}" value="${i}">
            ${i}
          </label>
        `;
      }
    } else if (question.type === 'text') {
      html += `<input type="text" name="question_${index}" class="poll-input">`;
    }

    html += `</div>`;
    return html;
  }

  async handleSubmit(e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    const formData = new FormData(e.target);
    const answers = [];

    for (let [key, value] of formData.entries()) {
      answers.push({
        question_index: parseInt(key.split('_')[1]),
        answer: value
      });
    }

    try {
      const response = await fetch(`${POLL_API_URL}/votes`, {
        method: 'POST',
        headers: {
          'Content-Type': 'application/json',
          'Authorization': `Bearer ${this.getVoterToken()}`
        },
        body: JSON.stringify({
          poll_id: this.pollId,
          answers: answers
        })
      });

      if (!response.ok) throw new Error('Failed to submit vote');

      const result = await response.json();
      this.renderSuccess('Vote submitted successfully!');

      // Reload results
      setTimeout(() => this.loadResults(), 1000);
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error submitting vote:', error);
      this.renderError('Failed to submit vote');
    }
  }

  async loadResults() {
    try {
      const response = await fetch(
        `${POLL_API_URL}/polls/${this.pollId}/results`
      );
      if (!response.ok) throw new Error('Failed to load results');

      const results = await response.json();
      this.renderResults(results);
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error loading results:', error);
      this.renderError('Failed to load results');
    }
  }

  renderResults(results) {
    const container = document.getElementById(`results-${this.pollId}`);
    if (!container) return;

    let html = '<div class="poll-results"><h3>Poll Results</h3>';

    results.questions.forEach((question, index) => {
      html += `<div class="result-question"><h4>${question.text}</h4>`;

      question.results.forEach((result) => {
        const percentage = result.percentage || 0;
        html += `
          <div class="result-bar">
            <div class="result-label">${result.text || result.value}</div>
            <div class="result-progress">
              <div class="result-fill" style="width: ${percentage}%"></div>
            </div>
            <div class="result-stats">${result.votes} votes (${percentage.toFixed(1)}%)</div>
          </div>
        `;
      });

      html += '</div>';
    });

    html += `<div class="result-footer">
      Total Votes: ${results.total_votes}
      <br>
      Blockchain Verified: ${results.blockchain_verified ? 'Yes' : 'No'}
    </div></div>`;

    container.innerHTML = html;
  }

  renderSuccess(message) {
    const container = document.getElementById(this.containerId);
    const successDiv = document.createElement('div');
    successDiv.className = 'poll-success';
    successDiv.textContent = message;
    container.prepend(successDiv);

    setTimeout(() => successDiv.remove(), 5000);
  }

  renderError(message) {
    const container = document.getElementById(this.containerId);
    const errorDiv = document.createElement('div');
    errorDiv.className = 'poll-error';
    errorDiv.textContent = message;
    container.prepend(errorDiv);

    setTimeout(() => errorDiv.remove(), 5000);
  }

  getVoterToken() {
    // Get from localStorage or session
    return localStorage.getItem('bitpoll_voter_token') || '';
  }
}

// Usage
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
  const widget = new BitpollWidget('poll-123', 'poll-container');
  widget.loadPoll();
});

cURL - API Integration Examples

# Create a poll
curl -X POST https://polls.yourdomain.com/api/polls \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ADMIN_TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "title": "Product Feedback Survey",
    "description": "Help us improve our product",
    "questions": [
      {
        "text": "How would you rate our product?",
        "type": "rating_scale",
        "scale": 5
      }
    ]
  }'

# Get poll details
curl -X GET https://polls.yourdomain.com/api/polls/{poll_id}

# Get poll results
curl -X GET https://polls.yourdomain.com/api/polls/{poll_id}/results

# Cast a vote
curl -X POST https://polls.yourdomain.com/api/votes \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_VOTER_TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "poll_id": "poll-id",
    "answers": [
      {"question_index": 0, "answer": "4"}
    ]
  }'

# Export poll results as CSV
curl -X GET "https://polls.yourdomain.com/api/polls/{poll_id}/export?format=csv" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ADMIN_TOKEN" \
  -o poll_results.csv

# List active polls
curl -X GET "https://polls.yourdomain.com/api/polls?status=active&limit=20"

Docker Compose for Local Development

For local testing before deploying to Klutch.sh:

version: '3.8'

services:
  bitpoll:
    build: .
    container_name: bitpoll-app
    environment:
      APP_URL: http://localhost:8000
      APP_PORT: 8000
      ENVIRONMENT: development
      DEBUG: "true"
      SECRET_KEY: dev-secret-key-change-in-production
      DATABASE_URL: postgresql://bitpoll:bitpoll@db:5432/bitpoll
      ADMIN_USERNAME: admin
      ADMIN_PASSWORD: admin123
      BLOCKCHAIN_ENABLED: "false"
      EMAIL_BACKEND: django.core.mail.backends.console.EmailBackend
    ports:
      - "8000:8000"
    volumes:
      - ./:/app
      - ./data:/app/data
      - ./logs:/app/logs
    depends_on:
      - db
    restart: unless-stopped

  db:
    image: postgres:15-alpine
    container_name: bitpoll-db
    environment:
      POSTGRES_USER: bitpoll
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: bitpoll
      POSTGRES_DB: bitpoll
    ports:
      - "5432:5432"
    volumes:
      - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  postgres_data:

To run locally:

docker-compose up -d

Access Bitpoll at http://localhost:8000

Poll Configuration and Best Practices

Creating Effective Polls

Design polls for maximum engagement:

Clear Titles: Use descriptive, concise poll titles
Good Descriptions: Explain poll purpose and context
Balanced Options: Provide balanced, mutually exclusive options
Appropriate Length: Keep polls to 5-10 questions maximum
Clear Questions: Use simple, unambiguous language
Logical Flow: Order questions from general to specific

Voter Authentication Options

Configure voter verification methods:

Email Authentication: Verify voter email address
Social Login: Use OAuth providers (Google, GitHub, etc.)
Cryptocurrency Wallet: Verify blockchain wallet address
Registration System: Require voter registration
Single Vote Per Email: Prevent duplicate voting

Result Analysis and Reporting

Analyze poll results effectively:

View real-time results as votes come in
Export results in CSV, JSON, or PDF format
Analyze demographic breakdowns if available
Compare results across questions
Identify trends and patterns
Share results with stakeholders

Security and Blockchain Verification

Vote Integrity

Ensure vote authenticity:

Each vote cryptographically signed
Blockchain verification prevents tampering
Immutable voting audit trail
Transaction hash for verification
Voter signature validation

Voter Privacy

Protect voter identities while maintaining transparency:

Anonymous voting options
No IP address logging
Voter anonymity settings
Privacy-preserving authentication
GDPR and privacy compliance

Blockchain Integration

Configure blockchain verification:

# Blockchain configuration for vote verification
BLOCKCHAIN_CONFIG = {
    'network': 'ethereum',
    'rpc_url': 'https://eth-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/your-key',
    'contract_address': '0x...',
    'confirmations_required': 3,
    'gas_multiplier': 1.2
}

# Vote verification function
def verify_vote_on_blockchain(vote_hash, transaction_hash):
    """Verify vote exists on blockchain"""
    # Connect to blockchain
    # Retrieve transaction
    # Verify vote hash matches
    # Check confirmations
    # Return verification status
    pass

Backup and Recovery

Automated Backups

Regular backup of polling data:

#!/bin/bash
BACKUP_DIR="/backups"
TIMESTAMP=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)

# Backup database
pg_dump postgresql://user:pass@db:5432/bitpoll > \
  $BACKUP_DIR/bitpoll_db_$TIMESTAMP.sql

# Backup media and uploads
tar -czf $BACKUP_DIR/bitpoll_media_$TIMESTAMP.tar.gz /app/media

# Keep only last 30 days
find $BACKUP_DIR -name "bitpoll_*" -mtime +30 -delete

echo "Backup completed: $TIMESTAMP"

Performance Optimization

Database Optimization

-- Create indexes for common queries
CREATE INDEX idx_poll_status ON polls(status);
CREATE INDEX idx_poll_created ON polls(created_at);
CREATE INDEX idx_vote_poll ON votes(poll_id);
CREATE INDEX idx_vote_created ON votes(created_at);

Caching Strategy

Enable caching for performance:

CACHE_ENABLED=true
CACHE_BACKEND=redis
REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379
CACHE_TTL=3600

Monitoring and Analytics

Poll Analytics

Track voting engagement:

Total votes per poll
Votes per day/hour
Voter participation rate
Question completion rate
Result distribution analysis
Voter demographics (if enabled)

Performance Monitoring

Monitor system performance:

Response time metrics
Database query performance
API endpoint usage
Cache hit rates
Error rates and logs

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue: Votes not being recorded

Solutions:

Check database connection
Verify voter authentication is working
Review application logs for errors
Ensure poll is active and accepting votes

Issue: Blockchain verification failing

Troubleshooting:

Verify RPC endpoint accessibility
Check blockchain network configuration
Review smart contract address
Check gas multiplier settings
Monitor blockchain network status

Issue: Slow poll loading

Solutions:

Enable caching
Optimize database queries
Check system resources
Review API response times
Consider database indexing

Issue: Email notifications not sending

Solutions:

Verify SMTP configuration
Check email credentials
Review email logs
Test SMTP connection
Check firewall rules

Upgrading Bitpoll

To update Bitpoll to a newer version:

Update your Dockerfile:

RUN git clone https://github.com/bitpoll/bitpoll.git . && \
    git checkout latest-version

Commit and push to GitHub
Klutch.sh will automatically rebuild
Always backup database before upgrading
Test in development first
Monitor logs after upgrade

Use Cases

Organization Surveys

Employee feedback and engagement
Customer satisfaction surveys
Product feature voting
Priority decision-making

Community Governance

Proposal voting
Budget allocation
Leadership elections
Policy decisions

Research and Data Collection

Academic surveys
Market research
Opinion polling
Behavioral studies

DAOs and Blockchain Projects

Governance voting
Treasury allocation
Protocol upgrades
Community initiatives

Additional Resources

Bitpoll GitHub Repository - Source code and documentation
Bitpoll Documentation - Complete guides and API reference
Bitpoll Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
Web3.js Documentation - Blockchain integration library
Klutch.sh Getting Started Guide
Klutch.sh Volumes Documentation
Klutch.sh Custom Domains Guide

Conclusion

Deploying Bitpoll on Klutch.sh provides you with a secure, transparent, and blockchain-verified polling platform that maintains complete control over your voting infrastructure. With comprehensive poll configuration options, real-time result analysis, blockchain verification for vote integrity, and API access for integration, Bitpoll enables organizations and communities to conduct trustworthy voting and surveys. Klutch.sh’s managed infrastructure ensures your polling system is always available, secure, and performant, allowing you to focus on gathering meaningful feedback and making data-driven decisions.

Start hosting transparent, verifiable polls and surveys today by deploying Bitpoll on Klutch.sh and empower your community with decentralized voting.

Deploying Bitpoll

Why Bitpoll?

Prerequisites

Important Considerations

Deploying Bitpoll

Create a New Project

Prepare Your Repository

Create a New App

Configure Environment Variables

Configure Persistent Storage

Set Network Configuration

Configure Custom Domain

Deploy Your App

Initial Setup and Configuration

Accessing Bitpoll Admin Panel

Creating Your First Poll

Setting Up Voter Authentication

Configuring Poll Questions

Environment Variable Examples

Basic Configuration

Complete Production Configuration

Sample Code and Getting Started

Python - Creating Polls via API

JavaScript - Poll Widget and Voting Interface

cURL - API Integration Examples

Docker Compose for Local Development

Poll Configuration and Best Practices

Creating Effective Polls

Voter Authentication Options

Result Analysis and Reporting

Security and Blockchain Verification

Vote Integrity

Voter Privacy

Blockchain Integration

Backup and Recovery

Automated Backups

Performance Optimization

Database Optimization

Caching Strategy

Monitoring and Analytics

Poll Analytics

Performance Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Upgrading Bitpoll

Use Cases

Organization Surveys

Community Governance

Research and Data Collection

DAOs and Blockchain Projects

Additional Resources

Conclusion