Random number inside contract

Question

It is possible to generate truly (not pseudo) random number with specific range inside smart contacts

(for example I need random number between 1 and 60 000 )

Thx!

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 28 '16 at 11:29

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There is no way to do so. Suppose there exists a way to generate a truly random number in a contract, then two nodes/ miners will generate two different values, thus end up having two different blockchain states. No consensus can be achieved in such scenario.

answered Mar 28 '16 at 11:29

Loi.Luu

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There are some ways #1, #2, #3 – niksmac Mar 28 '16 at 12:53
@NikhilM op was asking about generating totally random numbers. Any solutions in your references can be easily biased. – Loi.Luu Mar 28 '16 at 14:56
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I understand that, i just wanted to show you some possible ways since the question was already discussed in SE. – niksmac Mar 28 '16 at 15:44

Random number inside contract

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