Distributed Random Number Generator on Hedera Hashgraph

Abstract

Random number generators (RNG) are both building blocks and services on the top of distributed ledgers like blockchains and directed acyclic graphs. In the paper, the authors provide implementation and demonstration of the fault-tolerant RNG algorithm–No-Dealer–for a public directed acyclic graph-based platform called Hedera Hashgraph. The performance tests on the Hedera testnet show that the system meets the real-world requirements. The proposed solution can be used as an RNG service.