= Random oracle
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A random oracle is a theoretical concept used in cryptography and computer science. It refers to an idealized "black box" that produces truly random responses to every unique query. In the context of cryptographic protocols, it is often used to model functions that are expected to behave like random functions. \#\#\# Key Characteristics of a Random Oracle: 1. **Responses to Unique Inputs**: For each unique input, the random oracle returns a random output.
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