What is SHA384?

SHA384 (Secure Hash Algorithm 384-bit) is a cryptographic hash function that produces a 96-character (384-bit) hash value. It's part of the SHA-2 family of hash functions, designed by the National Security Agency (NSA) and published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

How It Works

• Takes any input text and processes it through the SHA384 algorithm
• Produces a fixed-length 96-character hexadecimal string
• Provides a unique fingerprint for any input data
• Used for data integrity verification and digital signatures

Common Uses

• File integrity verification
• Digital signatures
• Password hashing (though not recommended for this purpose alone)
• Blockchain and cryptocurrency applications
• Secure communication protocols

Security Features

• Collision-resistant: Different inputs produce different outputs
• One-way function: Cannot be reversed to find the original input
• Deterministic: Same input always produces the same output
• Fixed-length output regardless of input size