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Provably Fair

Definition

Provably fair describes a system or algorithm that allows participants to verify the fairness of an outcome using cryptographic methods. This concept is commonly applied in online gaming and lotteries within the digital asset space, ensuring that the results are genuinely random and have not been manipulated by the operator. It typically involves a combination of server seeds, client seeds, and a nonce, all cryptographically hashed and revealed post-event, allowing users to independently audit the integrity of the process. Provably fair systems build trust by removing the need for reliance on a central authority.