Random numbers are useful for a variety of purposes, such as generating data encryption keys, simulating and modeling complex phenomena, and for selecting samples from larger data sets. They are also widely used for games and gambling. There are currently two main approaches to generating random numbers: Pseudo-Random Number Generators (PRNGs) and True Random Number Generators (TRNGs).
While extremely efficient, numbers created by PRNGs are predetermined and potentially predictable because the seed is generated by a mathematical formula. These types of random number generators are often not suitable for applications such as data encryption, games, and gambling where security and fairness are key. These types of applications require true random number generators.
Through HPB's unique combination of software and dedicated hardware chipset, BOE, HPB can provide true random number generation service. The BOE consists of multiple FPGA chips that are configured to exercise a certain function through VHDL language. The BOE generates random numbers through FPGA chips and sensory bodies that are configured to register extreme voltage differences. For instance, the board can detect a variance of 0.00001 volts and seed a new random number based on the minute variance. This data seed is then transmitted across the entire HPB-node network and added to the blockchain generation process which can be utilized by any connected parties such as Chainlink.
Chainlink is the industry standard for building, accessing, and selling oracle services needed to power hybrid smart contracts on any blockchain. Chainlink oracle networks provide smart contracts with a way to reliably connect to any external API and leverage secure off-chain computations for enabling feature-rich applications. Chainlink currently secures tens of billions of dollars across DeFi, insurance, gaming, and other major industries, and offers global enterprises and leading data providers a universal gateway to all blockchains.
Learn more about Chainlink by visiting chain.link or reading the developer documentation at docs.chain.link
The Chainlink Labs Channel Partner strategy is intended to outline a joint approach between Chainlink Labs and select accelerators, launchpads, incubators, devshops, and software tools to promote the user adoption and growth of the web3 ecosystem. Chainlink Labs and the channel partners will collaborate to accelerate and nurture the web3 ecosystem in key areas including gameFi, NFTs, developers, and startups.
Chainlink Labs is the leading provider of secure and reliable open-source blockchain oracle solutions, enhancing smart contracts by connecting them to a wide range of off-chain data sources and computations, such as asset prices, web APIs, IoT devices, payment systems, and more. We are dedicated to the development and integration of Chainlink as the standard decentralized oracle framework used by smart contracts across any blockchain.
