password-hashes
A collection of password hashing algorithms and key derivation functions implemented in pure Rust.
What is password-hashes?
RustCrypto/password-hashes is a collection of password hashing algorithms and key derivation functions implemented in pure Rust. It provides secure implementations of algorithms like Argon2, bcrypt, PBKDF2, and scrypt for storing and verifying passwords in Rust applications. The project solves the problem of securely handling user passwords by offering modern, audited cryptographic primitives.
Rust developers building applications that require secure password storage and authentication systems, particularly those implementing user login functionality or password-based encryption.
Developers choose this collection because it provides pure Rust implementations of multiple password hashing algorithms with a unified API, eliminating C dependencies and ensuring memory safety. It follows cryptographic best practices and references OWASP guidelines for secure password storage.
Overview
Password hashing functions / KDFs
Use Cases
Best For
- Implementing secure password storage in Rust web applications
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