Keccak-256, Keccak-256 hash algorithm (Ethereum)
Technical Specifications
- Hash Length:
- 256 bit (64 hex characters)
- Security Level:
- Very high - Foundation of SHA-3 standard
- Algorithm Type:
- Sponge construction
- Capacity:
- 512 bit
- Speed:
- High performance, hardware optimization available
Usage Areas
- Ethereum blockchain and smart contracts
- Alternative implementation of SHA-3 standard
- Cryptographic applications
- Systems requiring secure hashing
- Digital signatures and authentication
Features
- Base algorithm of SHA-3: NIST SHA-3 standard is based on Keccak
- Sponge construction: Flexible and secure structure
- Very high security: Resistant to quantum computers
- High performance: Hardware and software optimizations available
- Flexible output length: Can generate hashes of different lengths
Standards and References
- NIST FIPS PUB 202 (SHA-3 Standard)
- Ethereum Yellow Paper
Note: This page performs Keccak-256 hash calculations using the js-sha3 library.