Skein

Posted on : May 6, 2019 by : BlockGlossary

Meaning of Skein

It is a hash function which combines speed, simplicity and security as part of cryptocraphic family.

Note: Cryptographic family plays important roles in securing data structure of the technology behind Cryptocurrency which is Blockchain.

Developed: 2008

Developer(s): Niels Ferguson, Stefan Lucks, Bruce Schneier, Doug Whiting, Mihir Bellare, Tadayoshi Kohno, Jon Callas and Jesse Walker

Website: http://www.skein-hash.info/