# Verifiable Randomness (VRF) for all EVMs

Source: https://anyrand.com
Kiwi News: https://news.kiwistand.com/stories/Verifiable-Randomness-VRF-for-all-EVMs?index=0x670d85536f850737613519dbecf549ea1c98a58086808076bc6102d547cf626009d1ae68
Submitted by destiner.eth on 2024-10-14 UTC, 3 upvotes, 0 comments

## Summary

anyrand is a verifiable random number generator for EVM-compatible networks, offered as an open source public good built on drand's randomness beacon. According to the page, randomness is generated through drand's threshold cryptography, so it cannot be manipulated or predicted, and developers can use the anyrand service for a small premium or access the underlying randomness directly at no cost beyond gas fees. The page lists use cases including onchain games, decentralized lotteries, DAO sortition, NFT minting, token distribution and secure auctions.

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Key Benefits

What is anyrand VRF

anyrand is a verifiable random number generator for EVM-compatible networks, providing developers with a decentralized and reliable source of randomness. Built on drand’s randomness beacon and optimized for EVM chains.

Decentralized

Randomness is generated through drand’s threshold cryptography, ensuring it cannot be manipulated or predicted.

Low-cost

Use anyrand service for a small premium, or access the underlying randomness directly at no additional cost beyond gas fees.

Permissionless

Open source and available as a public good for EVM networks, get easy access to VRF without centralized services.

Made for EVMs

Optimized for EVM chains using the new drand beacon network on the BN254 curve, for seamless integration into your EVM dApps.

Use Cases

Unlock the Power of Verifiable Randomness

anyrand VRF offers a secure and verifiable randomness solution essential for applications such as games, lotteries, and decentralized governance.

Onchain Games

Provide secure, verifiable randomness in games, ensuring fairness in mechanics like loot drops, random events, or matchmaking.

Decentralized Lotteries

anyrand VRF enables transparent and tamper-proof random number generation for lotteries and raffles, ensuring that results are fair and publicly verifiable.

Sortition for DAOs

Randomness can be used in decentralized governance models to select committee members or voters, ensuring unbiased and secure participation (like Athenian democracy).

NFT Minting

Ensure fair minting of NFTs with random traits, adding uniqueness and rarity in a transparent and fair manner.

Token Distribution

Randomly select wallet addresses to provide a fair and verifiable distribution process for token distributions or rewards.

Secure Auctions

Introduce verifiable randomness in auction processes, ensuring fair and transparent winner selection or tie-breaking in decentralized bidding systems.

VRF in Action

Projects using anyrand VRF

FAQS

Common Questions