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Snefru is a cryptographic hash function invented by Ralph Merkle in 1990. The name "Snefru" is derived from the Egyptian pharaoh Sneferu. It was one of the first dedicated hash functions to be proposed, and it introduced several innovative concepts in hash function design.
⚠️ Security Note: While Snefru was innovative for its time, modern cryptanalysis has found vulnerabilities in both Snefru-128 and Snefru-256. For security-critical applications, consider using more modern hash functions like SHA-256, SHA-3, or BLAKE2.
Snefru comes in two main variants with different security levels and output sizes:
| Variant | Output Size | Security Level | Recommended Use | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Snefru-128 | 128 bits | Broken | Non-security applications, legacy systems | 
| Snefru-256 | 256 bits | Vulnerable | Non-critical applications, educational purposes | 
| Algorithm | Year | Output Size | Security Status | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Snefru | 1990 | 128/256 bits | Broken/Vulnerable | 
| MD5 | 1992 | 128 bits | Broken | 
| SHA-1 | 1995 | 160 bits | Vulnerable | 
| SHA-256 | 2001 | 256 bits | Secure | 
💡 Snefru was an important step in the evolution of cryptographic hash functions and introduced concepts that influenced later designs. While no longer secure for cryptographic use, it remains an interesting algorithm for study and non-security applications.
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