Random number generator

[jamesgeddes]

To deliver #120, we need a secure way of generating fully random numbers. Python has randint which should be OK for a while, but this only generates pseudorandom numbers so could potentially be broken.

Should be something physical.

Could be something fun and original, think LavaRand.

Should also check for randomness - if LavaRand experiences a power cut, all the lava lamps would turn off and would therefore start generating numbers that were less and less random.

Impact

High

Urgency

Later

[CarwynNelson]

Are there services out there we can use that generate randomness from a physical source? Also you could generate GUIDs which are basically guaranteed to be unique.

[jamesgeddes]

This is primarily a fun project for shizzles, gigglez and nerd creddlez

[CarwynNelson]

It would be very cool to have a lava lamp wall