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Pseudorandom Number Generator (PRNG)

An algorithm that produces number sequences that appear random but are fully determined by an initial seed. Cryptographic systems require cryptographically secure PRNGs; a predictable or poorly seeded PRNG in key or wallet generation lets attackers reproduce 'random' secrets and has caused real-world key-theft incidents.

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