Hash

By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020

Term used to refer to ‘summary functions or hash functions’. Technically a hash function is an output code (unique and alphanumeric) that we obtain from an input string, which allows us to know if the original string has been altered. It is produced from algorithm and ensure the input in encrypted.

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