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RFC 9106: Argon2 Memory-Hard Function for Password Hashing and Proof-of-Work Applications
Informational
A. Biryukov
D. Dinu
D. Khovratovich
S. Josefsson
September 2021
IRTF publication
Abstract
This document describes the Argon2 memory-hard function for password hashing and proof-of-work applications. We provide an implementer-oriented description with test vectors. The purpose is to simplify adoption of Argon2 for Internet protocols. This document is a product of the Crypto Forum Research Group (CFRG) in the IRTF.
Abstract
This document describes the Argon2 memory-hard function for password hashing and proof-of-work applications. We provide an implementer-oriented description with test vectors. The purpose is to simplify adoption of Argon2 for Internet protocols. This document is a product of the Crypto Forum Research Group (CFRG) in the IRTF.

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