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RIPEMD160 Hash Generator - Free Online Tool

Generate legacy RIPEMD-160 hashes for compatibility.

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Result Output

What Is RIPEMD-160?

RIPEMD-160 is a legacy hash function that produces a 160-bit hash, designed as an alternative to SHA-1 with different design principles, historically used in Bitcoin and P2P networks.

Specifications

Output Size 160 bits
Standard ISO/IEC 10118-3
Standard Year 1996
Origin RIPEMD-160 academic design
Origin Year 1996

Use Cases

  • Bitcoin address generation (with SHA-256)
  • Legacy cryptocurrency compatibility
  • Historical system interoperability
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Security Notice

RIPEMD-160 has a reduced security margin (80-bit collision resistance); prefer SHA-256 or SHA-3 for new designs.

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Utilities

File Hash Verifier Verify local files against published checksums. Hash Compare Compare expected and actual digest values. Multi Hash Generator Generate common hashes from one input.

Guides

Algorithm Comparison Guide Choose the right primitive for each task. Hash Test Vectors Compare known outputs across common algorithms.

Implementation Notes

Practical usage details for this browser-based RIPEMD-160 tool.

How to Generate a RIPEMD-160 hash

  1. Choose UTF-8, Hex, Base64, or File input mode.
  2. Enter text, encoded bytes, or choose a local file to process.
  3. Click Generate RIPEMD-160 Hash and copy the result.

Example Input

Sample input:

abc

Use this sample input, then copy the generated hash from the result panel.

When Not to Use RIPEMD-160

  • Do not use it for new security-sensitive designs.
  • Do not use it for password storage.
  • Do not use it for digital signatures.

Recommended Alternatives

Recommended migration target: SHA-256. RIPEMD-160 is legacy with limited security analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions