Definition

Keccak

proper noun KECH-ak

A family of cryptographic hashing functions which utilize sponge construction in order to provide wider random permutation, leading to greater flexibility in its use cases.

In a sentence

Ethereum uses Keccak-256 when hashing addresses and transaction data.

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