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Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs)

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Table of contents
    1. 0.2. How VDFs Work
    2. 0.4. Why VDFs Matter

Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs) are cryptographic algorithms that take a set amount of time to compute, even with massive parallel processing, and whose results are quick to verify.

How VDFs Work

VDFs are designed to ensure fairness and unpredictability in blockchain systems. They require a precise delay to compute but can be verified almost instantly. This makes them useful in randomness generation, time-based proofs, and securing consensus mechanisms without sacrificing performance or decentralization.

Why VDFs Matter

In crypto, VDFs can prevent manipulation by ensuring that certain processes, like lottery-based validator selection or random number generation, are provably fair and time-bound. Their ability to add secure, verifiable delay strengthens trust in decentralized protocols, especially in staking and cryptographic lotteries.