SHAKE Generator (XOF)
SHAKE FAQ
What is SHAKE used for?
SHAKE is used for cryptographic applications requiring variable-length output, such as key generation, digital signatures, and unique identifiers.
What’s the difference between SHAKE128 and SHAKE256?
SHAKE128 provides 128-bit security strength, while SHAKE256 provides 256-bit. Choose based on your required security level.
Why is SHAKE flexible?
Unlike fixed-length hashes (SHA-256, SHA-512), SHAKE allows you to specify the exact output length, making it highly versatile.
Is SHAKE secure?
Yes. SHAKE is part of the SHA-3 family and is considered highly secure when configured with sufficient output length.
Is SHAKE used in blockchain?
While SHAKE is less common in current blockchains than Keccak-256, it is standardized in FIPS 202 and is used in some advanced crypto protocols.
What is SHAKE?
SHAKE (Secure Hash Algorithm KECCAK) is an extendable-output function (XOF) from the SHA-3 family. Unlike fixed-length hashes like SHA-256, SHAKE can produce outputs of arbitrary length, making it highly flexible.
SHAKE128 and SHAKE256 differ in their security strengths (128-bit and 256-bit respectively). They are widely used in cryptographic protocols, key generation, and digital signatures.
This tool allows you to input any message, select a SHAKE variant, and generate a hash of your chosen length — all client-side and secure.