solo/docs/solo/solo-extras.md
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# Solo Extras
## Random number generation
Solo contains a True Random Number Generator (TRNG). A TRNG is a hardware based mechanism
that leverages natural phenomenon to generate random numbers, which is can be better than a traditional
RNG that has state and updates deterministically using cryptographic methods.
You can easily access the TRNG stream on Solo using our python tool [solo-python](https://github.com/solokeys/solo-python).
```
solo key rng raw > random.bin
```
Or you can seed the state of the RNG on your kernel (/dev/random).
```
solo key rng feedkernel
```