Nature

High-Performance Hardware Implementations of SHA-256 Hash Functions

The SHA-256 hash function remains a cornerstone of modern cryptographic systems, underpinning applications ranging from blockchain mining to secure communications in IoT networks. Recent advancements ...
GIGAZINE

'SHA-256 Animation' that allows you to intuitively understand the calculation process of the hash function 'SHA-256' with animation

I used Ubuntu 18.04 this time to run the program. Since SHA-256 Animation is a program written in Ruby, execute the following command to install the execution environment in advance. [code] sudo apt ...
Bitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin Is A One-Way Hash Function

Understanding Bitcoin is a one-way hash function should make sense because a hash function cannot be reversed. Once you understand that, it is hard to go back to thinking otherwise. The secure hash ...
GIGAZINE

'Sha256 Algorithm Explained' that visualizes the calculation process of the hash function 'SHA-256' in an easy-to-understand manner

When you access Sha256 Algorithm Explained, it looks like this. Enter your favorite character string in the input field at the top. This time, I entered the URL of ...
Bitcoin Magazine

How SHA256 And Mining Protect The Bitcoin Network

How mining works is fascinating. When I explain it to people, I enjoy seeing their face the moment their mind is blown. I’ll explain it here, but just know, I’m imagining all your faces as your minds ...
The Guardian

Passwords and hacking: the jargon of hashing, salting and SHA-2 explained

Keeping your details safe in a database is the least a site can do, but password security is complex. Here’s what it all means From Yahoo, MySpace and TalkTalk to Ashley Madison and Adult Friend ...