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Generating Genuine Randomness using a 60's icon

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Generating random numbers for Bitcoin seed generation is crucial for security. Some algorithms used for this purpose are not truly random and are deterministic. To ensure genuine randomness, many Bitcoin enthusiasts use physical methods, like rolling dice. Cloudflare, a prominent cybersecurity firm, takes a unique approach by monitoring a wall of lava lamps to generate random data called LavaRand. They have 96 lava lamps constantly observed to guarantee unpredictability. Despite its seemingly unconventional nature, this backup system is taken seriously and serves as an interesting topic in Cloudflare's lobby. For more details, check out the blog post: [insert URL].