MD6 Hash Generator
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MD6 Hash Calculator
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About MD6
MD6 (Message Digest 6) is a cryptographic hash function created by Ronald Rivest. It was designed as a successor to MD5 and incorporates features of modern hash functions while maintaining the simplicity of older algorithms. MD6 uses a tree-based structure, making it suitable for parallel computation on multi-core systems.
Unlike MD5, MD6 is designed to be secure against known cryptographic attacks. It supports variable output sizes (from 128 to 512 bits) and uses a keyed mode for message authentication. However, MD6 has not been widely adopted in practice, and SHA-2 and SHA-3 are more commonly used in modern applications.
Note:While MD6 is considered secure, SHA-2 and SHA-3 are more widely used and standardized. Use MD6 only in applications where its specific features (such as parallel computation) are required.
Common Use Cases
- File integrity checks
- Cryptographic applications requiring parallel computation
- Message authentication (keyed mode)
- Research and educational purposes
- Legacy system compatibility where MD6 is already deployed
Technical Details
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