RIPEMD-160, RIPEMD-160 hash algorithm
Technical Specifications
- Hash Length:
- 160 bit (40 hex characters)
- Security Level:
- High - Considered more secure than SHA-1
- Block Size:
- 512 bit
- Maximum Message Size:
- 2^64 - 1 bit
Usage Areas
- Bitcoin blockchain: Used to create Bitcoin addresses
- Digital signatures
- Alternative to SHA-1
- Applications requiring secure hashing
Features
- Alternative to SHA-1: Designed to address SHA-1 security vulnerabilities
- Bitcoin standard: Standard hash for creating Bitcoin addresses
- Two parallel hash chains: Dual parallel structure for security
- Deterministic: Same input always produces the same hash
Standards and References
- ISO/IEC 10118-3:2004