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While unpredictable outcomes are abundant in nature, the same can’t be said for randomness generated by computers. As computers are [[Glossary#Deterministic|deterministic]] devices, it may not be possible to generate truly random numbers purely through a set of computer algorithms.<ref name="randomness">https://blog.chain.link/why-randomness-web3/</ref>
While unpredictable outcomes are abundant in nature, the same can’t be said for randomness generated by computers. As computers are [[Glossary#Deterministic|deterministic]] devices, it may not be possible to generate truly random numbers purely through a set of computer algorithms.<ref name="randomness">https://blog.chain.link/why-randomness-web3/</ref>
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Chainlink VRF works by combining block data that is still unknown when the request is made with the oracle node’s pre-committed private key to generate both a random number and a cryptographic proof. The smart contract will only accept the random number input if it has a valid cryptographic proof, and the cryptographic proof can only be generated if the VRF process is tamper-proof. This helps provide users with automated and publicly verifiable proof directly on-chain that each application using Chainlink VRF for randomness is provably fair and cannot be tampered with or predicted by the oracle, outside entities, or development teams.
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<h2>Use cases</h2>
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Revision as of 08:55, 20 June 2022

Quick take: VRF

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  • Provably fair > Probably fair
  • VF provides a transparent source of randomness to the blockchain space.

VRF is a highly secure and provably fair source of on-chain randomness for all kinds of blockchain-based applications, NFTs, and games.

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In depth

What is randomness?
Randomness: the quality or state of being or seeming random (as in lacking or seeming to lack a definite plan, purpose, or pattern).[1]

While unpredictable outcomes are abundant in nature, the same can’t be said for randomness generated by computers. As computers are deterministic devices, it may not be possible to generate truly random numbers purely through a set of computer algorithms.[2]
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Use cases


Release info

  • VRF v2. Chainlink VRF v2 offers a new and improved version of the industry-standard on-chain RNG solution, making it easier to configure and scale randomness requests at a significantly reduced cost.
  • VRF v1


Relevant quotes


Timeline

  • 09 Jun 22. VRF goes live on Avalanche. Read the full announcement HERE.
  • 23 Feb 21. VRF goes live on Polygon. Read the announcement HERE.
  • 22 Oct 20. VRF goes live on Ethereum mainnet. Read the announcement HERE.

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Timeline

Date Media Author Title
09 Jun 22 Article Avalanche Chainlink Keepers and Chainlink VRF Go Live on Avalanche
28 Apr 21 BNB Article Chainlink VRF is Live on Binance Smart Chain, Bringing Verifiable Randomness to BSC Developers
23 Feb 21 Article Polygon Chainlink VRF Is Live on Polygon, Providing Developers With a Secure Source of Verifiable Randomness
22 Oct 20 Article Chainlink Chainlink VRF Now Live on Ethereum Mainnet

Educational

Date Media Author Title
N/A Official Docs Chainlink Introduction to Chainlink VRF
N/A Official Docs Chainlink Introduction to Chainlink VRF (v1)
N/A Official Docs Chainlink Homepage: Verifiable source of randomness for smart contract developers
N/A Official Docs Chainlink VRF: Contract Addresses
N/A Tutorial Figment.io Using the Chainlink Oracle for Randomness on Polygon
05 Sep 22 Article Chainlink A Provably Fair RNG for Web2
17 Jun 22 Article Chainlink Why True Randomness Is Important in Web3
16 Feb 22 Video Chainlink What Is Chainlink VRF?
22 Sep 21 Article Chainlink 35+ Blockchain RNG Use Cases Enabled by Chainlink VRF
18 Mar 21 Video Chainlink Getting A Random Number with Chainlink VRF | Chainlink Engineering Tutorials
15 Aug 20 Article Chainlink How to Build a Blockchain Lottery - using VRF
01 Jun 20 Article Patrick Collins How to Generate Truly Random Numbers in Solidity and Blockchain
12 May 20 Article Chainlink Chainlink VRF: On-chain Verifiable Randomness

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  1. ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/randomness
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://blog.chain.link/why-randomness-web3/

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