Definition ∞ A Decentralized Randomness Beacon is a public, verifiable, and unpredictable source of random numbers generated by a distributed network. Unlike centralized random number generators, it resists manipulation by any single entity or small group, enhancing fairness and security. This beacon produces outputs that are publicly accessible and cryptographically verifiable, making them suitable for applications requiring trustless randomness. Its design aims to prevent participants from predicting or influencing the random output.
Context ∞ Decentralized randomness beacons are increasingly relevant in crypto news for applications requiring fair selection, such as blockchain gaming, lotteries, and decentralized autonomous organization governance. Debates concern the true unpredictability and attack resistance of various beacon designs, especially against sophisticated adversaries. A critical future development involves the widespread adoption of highly robust and provably secure decentralized randomness solutions across numerous blockchain ecosystems.
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