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Hash Algorithms Explained
hashing

Hash Algorithms Explained — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 & Beyond

A plain-language guide to cryptographic hash functions. Learn what hashing is, how it works, and which algorithm to pick for passwords, file verification, or blockchain.

8 Mar 2026

5 min read

SHA-1 Hash
SHA-1

SHA-1 Hash — How It Works and Why It's Been Deprecated

Everything about SHA-1: its 40-character output, how it differs from MD5, the SHAttered collision attack, and why modern systems have moved to SHA-256.

8 Mar 2026

5 min read

MD5 Hash
MD5

MD5 Hash — What It Is, How It Works, and Why It's No Longer Safe

A complete guide to the MD5 hash algorithm: how it produces a 32-character digest, why MD5 is cryptographically broken, and what to use instead.

8 Mar 2026

5 min read

SHA-256
SHA-256

SHA-256 — The Hash Algorithm Powering the Modern Web

A deep dive into SHA-256: how it produces its 64-character digest, why it's the current security standard, and how it's used in Bitcoin, TLS, and file verification.

8 Mar 2026

5 min read

SHA-512
SHA-512

SHA-512 — The Most Powerful Hash in the SHA-2 Family

A complete guide to SHA-512: its 128-character digest, 64-bit architecture, why it can be faster than SHA-256, and use cases in DNSSEC, SSH, and high-security signing.

8 Mar 2026

5 min read

SHA-384
SHA-384

SHA-384 — The 96-Character Digest from the SHA-2 Family

Learn what SHA-384 is, how it differs from SHA-256 and SHA-512, its 384-bit output, and when to use it for TLS cipher suites and high-security applications.

8 Mar 2026

5 min read