RFC 1751 · INFORMATIONAL · 1994
TUE · 28 JUL 2026
A Convention for Human-Readable 128-bit Keys
Overview
RFC 1751, “A Convention for Human-Readable 128-bit Keys”, is an Informational document published in December 1994 by D. McDonald. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo proposes a convention for use with Internet applications & protocols using 128-bit cryptographic keys. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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