Gelato VRF and Trustworthy Randomness

• Mechanism: Uses Drand, a decentralized source for random numbers.
• Benefits: Provides genuine, verifiable random values for blockchain applications.

Applications of Gelato VRF

• Gaming and Gambling: For fair outcomes in online games and decentralized gambling.
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Random selections for lotteries in DeFi protocols.
• NFT Generation: Random trait generation for unique digital assets.
• Protocol Decision Making: Randomized selections for validators or jurors.

Steps to Set Up Gelato VRF

1. Set Up Development Environment: Install either Foundry or Hardhat.
2. Install Gelato VRF Contracts: Use specific commands for Hardhat or Foundry.
3. Inherit GelatoVRFConsumerBase Contract: Incorporate it into your contract.
4. Request Randomness: Call _requestRandomness() function.
5. Implement Callback Function: Define how your contract handles the randomness response.
6. Include dedicated msg.sender: Essential for contract security and function.

Quick Start

In order to get your VRF up and running you will need to first make your contract VRF Compatible.

Step 1: Set Up Your Development Environment

Ensure you have either Foundry or Hardhat set up in your development environment.