Shake Hash Generator
Generate SHAKE128 and SHAKE256 hashes online. Extendable-Output Functions (XOFs) from the SHA-3 family with custom output lengths.
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Shake: Extendable-Output Functions (XOFs)
SHAKE128 and SHAKE256 are Extendable-Output Functions (XOFs) defined in the SHA-3 standard (FIPS 202). Unlike traditional hash functions that produce a fixed-length digest (e.g., 256 bits), XOFs can produce an output of any desired length.
This flexibility makes them incredibly useful for applications requiring variable-length output, such as generating keys, masks, or random numbers from a seed.
Key Differences:
- SHAKE128: Provides a security level of 128 bits.
- SHAKE256: Provides a security level of 256 bits.
- Versatility: Can be used as a stream cipher or a key derivation function (KDF).