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sha3

SHA3 (Secure Hash Algorithm 3) is a type of algorithm used to generate a random sequence of numbers and letters that represent data. If you think of a lock, SHA3 is like a key that unlocks the data and lets you view it. SHA3 is used for lots of important things like encrypting data, computers, and websites so that only the person with the key (SHA3) can get the data.
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