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Demystifying SHA 256: What You Need to Know

Unlock the Secrets of SHA 256

What is SHA 256

The Secure Hash Algorithm is hashing algorithm, which is used in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and formerly Ethereum.

SHA was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Nist) and the National Security Agency (NSA).

Bitcoin uses the SHA256 hash function to generate the public key from the private key.