| − | In [[computing]], a '''hashing algorithm''' is a computational process which takes an input of [[byte|bytes]] and reduces it to a fixed length base64 string which is unique (within boundaries) to the input. Hashes are mainly used for data integrity, and with further asymmetrical [[algorithm|algorithms]], digital signatures. | + | In [[computing]], a '''hashing algorithm''' is a computational process which takes an input of [[byte]]s and reduces it to a fixed length base64 string which is unique (within boundaries) to the input. Hashes are mainly used for data integrity, and with further asymmetrical [[algorithm]]s, digital signatures. |