RIPEMD-160 Hashing Online Tool
RIPEMD-160 (RACE Integrity Primitives Evaluation Message Digest) is a cryptographic hash function designed to work on 32-bit processors, providing a good balance between speed and security. It produces a 160-bit (20-byte) hash value, typically rendered as a 40-digit hexadecimal number. It's used in various security applications and protocols, including Bitcoin addresses.
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String "" encoded to other algorithms
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| MD5 | d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e | Use MD5 |
| SHA1 | da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709 | Use SHA1 |
| SHA224 | d14a028c2a3a2bc9476102bb288234c415a2b01f828ea62ac5b3e42f | Use SHA224 |
| SHA256 | e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855 | Use SHA256 |
| SHA384 | 38b060a751ac96384cd9327eb1b1e36a21fdb71114be07434c0cc7bf63f6e1da274edebfe76f65fbd51ad2f14898b95b | Use SHA384 |
| SHA512 | cf83e1357eefb8bdf1542850d66d8007d620e4050b5715dc83f4a921d36ce9ce47d0d13c5d85f2b0ff8318d2877eec2f63b931bd47417a81a538327af927da3e | Use SHA512 |
| SHA3_224 | f71837502ba8e10837bdd8d365adb85591895602fc552b48b7390abd | Use SHA3_224 |
| SHA3_256 | c5d2460186f7233c927e7db2dcc703c0e500b653ca82273b7bfad8045d85a470 | Use SHA3_256 |
| SHA3_384 | 2c23146a63a29acf99e73b88f8c24eaa7dc60aa771780ccc006afbfa8fe2479b2dd2b21362337441ac12b515911957ff | Use SHA3_384 |
| SHA3_512 | 0eab42de4c3ceb9235fc91acffe746b29c29a8c366b7c60e4e67c466f36a4304c00fa9caf9d87976ba469bcbe06713b435f091ef2769fb160cdab33d3670680e | Use SHA3_512 |
| RIPEMD160 | 9c1185a5c5e9fc54612808977ee8f548b2258d31 | Use RIPEMD160 |
History and Use Cases
RIPEMD-160 (RACE Integrity Primitives Evaluation Message Digest) is part of the RIPEMD family of cryptographic hash functions, developed in Leuven, Belgium, by Hans Dobbertin, Antoon Bosselaers, and Bart Preneel. Originally designed to replace RIPEMD, which was its predecessor, RIPEMD-160 was particularly favored for its enhanced security features and its resistance to cryptographic weaknesses found in other hash functions of its time.
The primary appeal of RIPEMD-160 lies in its unique design, offering a good balance between speed and security across various platforms. It produces a 160-bit hash value, making it comparable to SHA-1 in terms of hash length, but with a distinct structure aimed at providing higher security levels.
Common Use Cases:
- Blockchain Technology: RIPEMD-160 is widely used in the creation of Bitcoin addresses through a process that involves hashing public keys using both SHA-256 and RIPEMD-160.
- Data Integrity: It ensures that data has not been altered, making it suitable for applications requiring secure data transmission and storage.
- Digital Signatures: RIPEMD-160 can be used in digital signatures where a secure and unique hash of the message is required for verification purposes.
- Other Cryptographic Applications: Its use extends to various cryptographic protocols and systems where a robust hash function is necessary for security measures.