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Chainlink VRF product

Product · PageRank 0.0015

Also known as: Verifiable Random Function

Source: docs.chain.link

Overview

Chainlink VRF (Verifiable Random Function) is a provably fair and verifiable source of on-chain randomness, categorized as a decentralized oracle service. It is used by smart contracts to generate random numbers for applications such as NFT minting, gaming, and lottery systems.

Within the DeFi Intel graph, Chainlink VRF connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to Chainlink, Chainlink Labs.

Relations

Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).

RelationConnected entityConfidence
launchedChainlink95%
launchedChainlink Labs95%

Frequently asked questions

What is Chainlink VRF?

Chainlink VRF (Verifiable Random Function) is a provably fair and verifiable source of on-chain randomness, categorized as a decentralized oracle service.

What is Chainlink VRF used for?

It is used by smart contracts to generate random numbers for applications such as NFT minting, gaming, and lottery systems.

Who launched Chainlink VRF?

Chainlink VRF was launched by Chainlink Labs and Chainlink.