Verifiable Random Functions (VRF) with Ruby

Verifiable Random Functions (VRF) are cryptographic primitives that play a crucial role in secure communication and computation. They allow the generation of a deterministic pseudorandom output, verifiably associated with a specific input, without revealing the underlying function's secret key. VRFs are widely used in applications like digital signatures, proof-of-stake blockchains, and secure randomness generation. In this article, we will explore the concept of VRFs, their properties, and delve into the implementation of a VRF in the Ruby programming language.

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