bcrypt
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bcrypt
bcrypt · N/A · bcrypt · bee-kript · bcrypt password hash · Cryptography · passwords · hashing · storageCryptographybcrypt password hash/bee-kript/
Also known as: bcrypt password hash
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
bcrypt is a password hashing algorithm designed to be slow and adaptive — widely used to store password verifiers safely.
Real-World Example
A website storing bcrypt hashes instead of plaintext passwords in its user database.
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