HMAC-SHA256
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Category: provably-fair
The cryptographic function that turns the server seed, client seed and nonce into a random but verifiable result. The backbone of provably-fair gaming.
In the context of Stake
Provably fair lets a player independently verify the fairness of each round. Stake Originals are fully provably fair; results can be checked cryptographically.
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FAQ — HMAC-SHA256
What is HMAC-SHA256?
The cryptographic function that turns the server seed, client seed and nonce into a random but verifiable result. The backbone of provably-fair gaming.
How does HMAC-SHA256 apply on Stake?
Provably fair lets a player independently verify the fairness of each round. Stake Originals are fully provably fair; results can be checked cryptographically.