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• Bcrypt
  # Bcrypt: A Deep Dive into Password Hashing for Security ...nd weaknesses, and its practical applications, even touching on how strong password security impacts broader security considerations in the digital landscape,
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• Argon2
  Argon2: A Deep Dive into Modern Password Hashing ...unctions, specifically Argon2, come into play. Argon2 is a modern password hashing algorithm designed to be resistant to a wide range of attacks, including th
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• Hashing
  ## Hashing: The Cornerstone of Blockchain Security ...hnical, the core idea is surprisingly simple. This article will break down hashing in a way that’s accessible for beginners, explaining its properties, how
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• Cryptographic hashing
  '''Cryptographic Hashing: A Deep Dive for Beginners''' ...s. We will explore its function, how it differs from encryption, prevalent hashing algorithms, and its critical role in blockchain technology and securing dig
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• Hashing algorithms
  # Hashing Algorithms: The Foundation of Blockchain and Crypto Futures ...ively straightforward. This article will provide a detailed explanation of hashing algorithms, their properties, how they’re used in blockchain technology,
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• Cryptographic hash function
  ...ty is vital for password storage; we store the hash of a password, not the password itself. * '''Efficiency:''' The function should be relatively fast to compute. If hashing was incredibly slow, it would be impractical for many applications.
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• Cryptographic hash functions
  ...ty is vital for password storage; we store the hash of a password, not the password itself. ...tions, order matching, and clearing processes. For example, exchanges use hashing to verify the integrity of order books and prevent manipulation.
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• Brute-force attacks
  ...empting every possible combination of characters until the correct one – a password, encryption key, or other credential – is found. While conceptually simpl ...gits long, there are one million possibilities. If it's an eight-character password using uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, the number of
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• MD5
  [[Image:MD5 example.png|center|300px|A visual representation of the MD5 hashing process.]] ...rd, implemented in numerous applications, including file integrity checks, password storage (though highly discouraged now), and as a component in various secu
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• API authentication
  ...limited access to your account without revealing your primary username and password. Here's a breakdown of the key benefits: * '''API Secret:''' This is the equivalent of your password. It's a long, randomly generated string that *must* be kept confidential.
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• SHA-256
  * **Password Storage:** Storing passwords securely by hashing them, rather than storing them in plain text. * **Blockchains & Cryptocurrencies:** As the core hashing algorithm for securing blockchain transactions and creating new blocks.
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• Investopedia: Cryptographic Hash Function
  ...the data, but you can’t easily go the other way around. This is vital for password security – storing hashes of passwords instead of the passwords themselve ...ut there’s no way to retrieve the original data from the hash value alone. Hashing is used to ensure data *integrity* and authenticity.
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• Hash function
  ...n easily go from input to hash, but not hash to input. This is vital for [[password security]]. | BLAKE2 || Variable || High-performance hash function, often used for faster hashing
  11 KB (1,570 words) - 02:20, 19 March 2025
• SHA-256 algorithm
  * '''Transaction Hashing:''' Each transaction is hashed using SHA-256 to create a unique transaction * '''Block Hashing:''' Each block's header, including the hash of the previous block, is hashe
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• Decrypt
  ...common hashing algorithms. Hashing is used for data integrity checks and password storage, but not for concealing information. |Dictionary Attack|Trying common passwords or key phrases.|Enforce strong password policies. Use multi-factor authentication.|
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• BLAKE2
  ...ions like data verification (ensuring a file hasn’t been tampered with), [[password storage]] (storing hashes of passwords instead of the passwords themselves) ...er performance than its predecessors. It also integrates support for keyed hashing and streaming.
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• Blockchain security threats
  ...ationally expensive) to alter it. This is achieved through [[cryptographic hashing]]. ...oin is incredibly expensive and difficult. Smaller blockchains with lower hashing power are more vulnerable. [[Trading volume analysis]] can sometimes indic
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• Blockchain security
  ...lts in a drastically different hash. This ensures data integrity. Popular hashing algorithms include SHA-256 (used by Bitcoin) and Keccak-256 (used by Ethere ...r blockchains. Mitigation involves increasing network decentralization and hashing/staking power.|
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• Blockchain network
  5. **Hashing:** Each block is assigned a unique cryptographic “fingerprint” called a ...of keys – a public key (like an account number) and a private key (like a password) – to secure transactions.
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• API Keys and Security
  ...grant access to their trading platform. Think of them like a username and password, but specifically designed for applications rather than humans. They consis ...**Secret Key (Private Key):** This is the sensitive part. It acts as your password, authenticating your requests and authorizing specific actions on your acco
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