Design and Implementation of a Multi-level Architecture for Separation of Power in Legislative Process

The digitalization of governmental infrastructure presents a significant challenge in respecting the foundational principles of democracy, particularly within legislative contexts. The Italian legislative process serves as an exemplary case study for exploring how diverse technologies can be employed to uphold democratic values while mitigating procedural inefficiencies. This thesis proposes a multi-level architectural model designed to enhance the separation of powers within the legislative process. The proposed system is initially implemented using the IOTA blockchain, with governance mechanisms enforced through smart contracts written in the Move programming language. Legislative documents are structured and tracked using the Akoma Ntoso XML OASIS standard. Furthermore, access control is managed through Decentralised Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), implemented via the IOTA Identity framework. A statistical performance analysis of the system has been conducted to assess its scalability and cost efficiency, with results indicating promising potential for real-world application.