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Originally Posted by Monahammer
Totally indeterminate.
I don't want to spoil anything but we're about to see that somewhat tested but still largely left indeterminate over the course of this series, if they don't divulge more information through the show that is only speculated on in the books. But, they have been divulging more information and clearing up book "speculation", so perhaps we will formally get an answer to this longstanding question.
The popular theory is that yes, specific blood is necessary, and it's because dragons were created through blood magic, with Valyrians having the required blood magic bond.
BUT... Danaerys has only ~6% pure targaryen blood by the time she rides, and Jon Snow has like 3%... HOWEVER, both could also be seen as having participated in/ been the result of blood magic rituals themselves.
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Any she couldn’t be burnt, so 6% is still pretty strong.