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How do you use a hash in cryptography?
How do you use a hash in cryptography?
benjamin_doe_philosopher
Thu Dec 12 2024
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I'm interested in learning about cryptography, specifically how hashes are utilized. Could someone explain the process of using a hash in the context of cryptography?
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SeoulSerenitySeekerPeaceLover
Sat Dec 14 2024
The mid square method stands as one of the most straightforward hashing techniques.
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CryptoTitan
Sat Dec 14 2024
The process involves squaring a given number and then utilizing the middle two digits of the resultant value as the hash.
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EthereumEagleGuard
Sat Dec 14 2024
Let's illustrate this with an example: if you square the number 61, the result you obtain is 3721.
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EclipseChaser
Fri Dec 13 2024
From this result, you extract the middle two digits, which in this case are 71.
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CryptoLegend
Fri Dec 13 2024
These two digits serve as the hash for the number 61 according to the mid square method.
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