Compute RIPEMD-160 digests

Compute a legacy RIPEMD-160 digest for compatibility or fingerprinting.

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ToolRIPEMD-160 Hash
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How it works

RIPEMD-160 pads input to 512-bit blocks and runs five parallel 32-bit word lines with distinct message schedules and rotations, then combines the lines into a 160-bit digest. The two-track construction gives the algorithm its historical collision-resistance design.

  • The 160-bit output matches legacy Bitcoin address and PGP fingerprints.

Worked example

Hash Text
Generate a RIPEMD-160 hash (used in Bitcoin address generation)
Input
											hello
Output
												108f07b8382412612c048d07d13f814118445acd

When to use this

Legacy cryptocurrency addresses, PGP fingerprints, and digest migrations use this digest.

Edge cases

  • Changing input encoding changes the digest bytes.
  • RIPEMD-160 is not encryption or a password KDF.
  • A digest without a secret key can be replaced with altered content.

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