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Random Generation

Definition

Random generation produces unpredictable outcomes without a discernible pattern. In computing and cryptography, this process creates data sequences that appear statistically independent, essential for security protocols, key creation, and fair selection mechanisms. True random generation relies on physical phenomena, whereas pseudo-random generation uses deterministic algorithms that approximate randomness. The quality of random generation directly impacts the robustness of cryptographic systems and the fairness of digital lotteries.