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bcrypt

Official docs outline

5 sections
  1. A Future-Adaptable Password Scheme

    Original bcrypt paper: Eksblowfish and adaptive cost.

  2. OpenBSD crypt(3) bcrypt format

    $2b$ hash string format and cost parameter.

  3. bcrypt guidance (OWASP)

    Work factor and recommendations for bcrypt.

  4. bcrypt input limit

    72-byte password limit and pre-hashing considerations.

  5. Upgrading the work factor

    Raising cost over time.

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