MD6 Hash Generator

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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

Hash Length: Variable (128-512 bits)
Block Size: 512 bits
Security Status: Secure
Year Developed: 2008
Developer: Ronald Rivest

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