Introducing Mirabilis — A Decentralized Experiment Leveraging ICP’s Native Randomness

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Hello everyone,
We are building an experimental application called Mirabilis, fully deployed on the Internet Computer (ICP). Its goal is to explore the potential of true randomness in decentralized applications.

:small_blue_diamond: Why ICP?

On many blockchains, randomness is often derived from centralized services or complex external oracles, making it predictable or even manipulable. In contrast, ICP natively provides a chain-key random beacon with unique advantages:

  • Unpredictable: Generated by the consensus layer, results are unknown until revealed.

  • Tamper-proof: Randomness is signed collectively by subnet nodes, making it impossible for a single party to manipulate.

  • Verifiable on-chain: Published with each block, results can be independently verified by anyone.

:small_blue_diamond: How Mirabilis Works

Built entirely on ICP, Mirabilis integrates the following features:

  • Canister smart contracts: All logic and prize pools run 100% on-chain without intermediaries.

  • ICRC-1 Token support: Any standard-compatible token can be used for pools, offering strong extensibility.

  • DeFi integration: Prize pool funds can be staked into DeFi protocols on ICP, and the yield is automatically injected back into pools.

  • Full transparency: Every step — deposits, pool operations, randomness, and outcomes — is publicly verifiable.

:small_blue_diamond: Why Now?

As the number of ICRC-1 tokens continues to grow, the ICP ecosystem needs applications beyond DeFi to showcase its unique advantages. Mirabilis demonstrates how true randomness, token standards, and pool-based fund management can combine into a scalable, community-driven experiment.

:small_blue_diamond: Try It Out & Get Involved

The demo is now live:
:backhand_index_pointing_right: app.mirabilis.live

:small_blue_diamond: Join the Community

We welcome feedback and discussions from developers, researchers, and community members:

This is a social experiment built on ICP’s native capabilities. We look forward to exploring its possibilities together with the community!