An algorithm that transforms a given amount of data (the "message") into a fixed number of digits, known as the "hash," "digest" or "digital fingerprint." Hash functions are a fundamental ...

This will also be an introduction to the role of randomization in algorithm design. Next, we will study hashtables: a highly useful data structure that allows for efficient search and retrieval from ...

Have you ever wondered how new Bitcoins are made? It’s not like a Reserve Bank, who can theoretically dish out money whenever ...

SHA-3 hashing is part of the NIST-endorsed FIPS 202 standard and serves as a future-proof backup for the widely-used SHA-2 algorithms. Hashing algorithms transform digital data such as messages, ...

ASIC miners specialize in one hashing algorithm that determines which cryptocurrencies are mined. Bitcoin is mined using the SHA-256 algorithm, while Ethereum is mined using ETHASH. ASIC miners ...

PQC is a rapidly evolving technology, and preparing for its adoption requires keeping up with developments in several areas.