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Argon2

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Argon2

Argon2 · N/A · Argon2 · ar-gon-too · Argon2id · memory-hard KDF · Cryptography · passwords · hashing · modernCryptographyArgon2id memory-hard KDF

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Also known as: Argon2id, memory-hard KDF

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Argon2 is a modern memory-hard password hashing/KDF winner of the Password Hashing Competition — strong against GPU cracking when configured well.

Real-World Example

New apps choosing Argon2id for storing password hashes.

References

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