| ALGORITHM | OUTPUT | USE CASE | SECURITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD5 | 128-bit | File checksums | Broken |
| SHA-1 | 160-bit | Git commits | Weak |
| SHA-256 | 256-bit | Bitcoin, TLS | Strong |
| SHA-512 | 512-bit | Passwords | Strong |
| SHA-3-256 | 256-bit | Modern crypto | Strong |
| Keccak-256 | 256-bit | Ethereum | Strong |
| RIPEMD-160 | 160-bit | BTC addresses | Good |