SHAKE (Secure Hash Algorithm Keccak) is based on the Keccak sponge construction and belongs to the category of Extendable-Output Functions (XOF):
This site's tool provides a standardized SHAKE calculation environment to meet diverse development needs:
| Application Area | Why Use SHAKE? | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Key Derivation (KDF) | Need to generate multiple keys of different lengths from a seed. | Deriving an AES key and IV from a single seed. |
| Post-Quantum Signatures | Modern post-quantum cryptography (e.g., Dilithium) heavily uses SHAKE. | Generating random challenge values in signature schemes. |
| Data Padding | Need to expand short data to a specific length. | Generating masks in asymmetric encryption. |
| Hash Comparison | Replacing traditional SHA-3 to obtain a specific digest length. | Generating a 160-bit digest to save storage space. |