The Critical Role of Verifiable Randomness in AI and Crypto
Cloudflare's lava lamps and unpredictable pendulums aren't just office decor—they're part of a global quest for true randomness. Felix Xu, Founder of ARPA Network, argues that verifiable randomness is becoming existential for crypto and AI as these technologies gain financial autonomy.
The theoretical "random oracle" remains elusive, forcing digital systems to rely on pseudorandom functions. This compromise carries growing risks as blockchain economies expand and AI agents make autonomous transactions. The integrity of cryptographic systems now hinges on solving randomness with the same rigor as encryption itself.