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RIPEMD-160 Hash Generator

Generate RIPEMD-160 hashes β€” the 160-bit digest used in Bitcoin addresses.

Runs locally in your browser. Your input is not uploaded.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Paste your text

    Hashing is instant and local.

  2. 2

    Read the 40-char digest

    Hex-encoded RIPEMD-160.

  3. 3

    Copy the hash

    Useful for Bitcoin tooling and legacy verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

A 160-bit hash function from 1996, developed in Europe as an open alternative to SHA-1. It survives today mainly because Bitcoin uses it for addresses.