Abstract: A verifiable random function (VRF) is a pseudorandom function that enables source verification. By providing a public verification key and accompanying proof with the output, all parties can ...

One of the many joys of fandom is engaging in that ever-present discourse of shipping characters, some officially sanctioned, others not so much. For those unfamiliar with the term (should they exist) ...

Is it time to retire those Best Of, Top 10, Greatest Hits and Worst Ever rankings? Think about it. Every magazine and blog has one. They started out fine, recording what’s cool, what’s been added to ...

This code example demonstrates how to secure an Azure Function with Azure AD when the function uses HTTPTrigger and exposes a Web API. The Web API is written using python. This readme walks you ...

Python is best thought of as a dynamic but strongly typed language. Types aren’t associated with the names of things, but with the things themselves. This makes Python flexible and convenient for ...

Abstract: Proof of Authority (PoA) is a widely adopted consensus algorithm for permissioned blockchain networks, where a group of trusted entities governs the network. PoA is known for achieving rapid ...

The winners of a 10-day hunt for Burmese pythons, which had more than 850 participants from 33 states and Canada collectively removing 195 of the invasive species from south Florida, were announced ...