Difference between revisions of "Hash"

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Hashes are mathematical algorithms which generate a unique code for a piece of data. They are used to uniquely identify files or groups of data.

In the ed2k network, the most commonly used type of hash is the MD4 hash, although SHA-1 hashes are also used.

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-Hashes are mathematical algorithms which combine operations to obtain a unique reduced code out of some other data.
+'''Hashes''' are mathematical algorithms which generate a unique code for a piece of data. They are used to uniquely identify files or groups of data.
-Hashes are used to uniquely identify data or groups of data.
-In the [[FAQ_ed2k|eD2k network]], the most commonly used type of hash is the [[MD4 hash]], although [http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc3174.html SHA-1] hashes are also used.
+In the [[FAQ_eD2k-Kademlia|ed2k network]], the most commonly used type of hash is the [[MD4 hash]], although [http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc3174.html SHA-1] hashes are also used.