RFC 9106 · INFORMATIONAL · 2021

Argon2 Memory-Hard Function for Password Hashing and Proof-of-Work Applications

Overview

RFC 9106, “Argon2 Memory-Hard Function for Password Hashing and Proof-of-Work Applications”, is an Informational document published in September 2021 by A. Biryukov, D. Dinu, D. Khovratovich, S. Josefsson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes the Argon2 memory-hard function for password hashing and proof-of-work applications. We provide an implementer-oriented description with test vectors. The purpose is to simplify adoption of Argon2 for Internet protocols. This document is a product of the Crypto Forum Research Group (CFRG) in the IRTF.

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