Developments in Cryptographic Hash Algorithms
SHA-256 (Secure Hash Algorithm 256-bit) is a member of the SHA-2 family of cryptographic hash functions, designed by the National Security Agency (NSA) and published by the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). Here’s a detailed explanation of how SHA-256 works:
Bitcoin Digital Signatures and Ledger Integrity
To understand how Bitcoin uses digital signatures to create a tamper-proof ledger, we need to dive into several key concepts of cryptography and blockchain technology: Digital Signatures 1. Public Key Cryptography: Bitcoin uses public key cryptography, where… Read More
