BCsRNG: A Secure Random Number Generator Based on Blockchain

【Author】 Hsieh, Chao-Hsien; Yao, Xinyu; Zhang, Qing; Lv, Mengchen; Wang, Ruobing; Ni, Bingxue

【Source】IEEE ACCESS

【影响因子】3.476

【Abstract】Random numbers are widely used in numerical computing, statistical simulation, random sampling, etc. At present, the mechanism for generating random numbers by computers is at risk of being attacked. The generated random numbers may be predicted in some cases,. However, current RNGs used in blockchain are not sufficient enough to handle attacks. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the security of random numbers. This paper improves the random number generator and designs a secure random number generator based on blockchain (BCsRNG). In practice, an encapsulated function algorithm of the secure random number is developed with the smart contract. Moreover, an API is provided to facilitate input and output. The experimental results show that the random numbers generated by BCsRNG are difficult to decipher and have higher randomness and security.

【Keywords】Random number; blockchain; smart contract; security; random number generator

【发表时间】2022

【收录时间】2022-10-05

【文献类型】理论模型

【主题类别】

区块链应用-实体经济-科研领域