SHA256 Hash Generator
Generate secure SHA256 hash from text
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SHA256 Hash
What is SHA256?
SHA256 is a cryptographic hash function that produces a 256-bit hash value. It's part of the SHA-2 family and is widely used for security applications and protocols.
Unlike MD5, SHA256 is cryptographically secure and suitable for password hashing, digital signatures, and blockchain applications.
Security Applications
Password Security
Generate secure password hashes for authentication systems.
Digital Signatures
Create message digests for digital signature verification.
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Used in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for proof-of-work.
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