# Bcrypt

bcrypt is a password hashing function, that has proven been proven reliable and secure since it's release in 1999.It has been implemented into most commonly-used programming languages.

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<BadgeLink badgeText='Watch' href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6cmuiTBZVs'>bcrypt explained</BadgeLink>
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