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Bitcoin Hash Functions Explained

Corin FaifeFeb 19, 2017

Everything you always wanted to know about bitcoin hashing, but were afraid to ask.

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Who Broke the SHA1 Algorithm (And What Does It Mean for Bitcoin)?

Corin FaifeFeb 25, 2017

The SHA1 encryption algorithm was recently 'broken' by researchers at Google and CWI Amsterdam. Should the bitcoin world worry?