Challenges in Generating Randomness for Computing Applications
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Summary
Computer scientists explore the challenges of generating suitable randomness in computing applications and the reliance on hash functions. The article discusses the security implications for blockchains and digital encryption schemes due to a fundamental proof technique vulnerability.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledRandomness is a source of power.
For practical purposes, the outputs of good hash functions are generally indistinguishable.
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