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Oct. 16: ARPA Network’s random number generator (RNG), Randcast, has gone live on Optimism, a layer-2 blockchain atop Ethereum. “Their aim is to foster a more secure, dynamic, and immersive experience in the world of on-chain games and autonomous worlds,” according to a message from the team. “Random Number Generation (RNG) is vital to many digital and online spaces, including the gaming industry. There is currently no mature and secure random number solution available on Optimism, which is why ARPA made this move.”