RIPEMD128 generator

Our RIPEMD128 Generator creates a 128-bit (16-byte) cryptographic hash from any input text, producing a 32-character hexadecimal string. Developed at the COSIC research group at KU Leuven, RIPEMD128 is part of the RIPEMD (RACE Integrity Primitives Evaluation Message Digest) family designed as an open alternative to MD algorithms. While not as widely deployed as SHA algorithms in modern systems, RIPEMD128 provides a different cryptographic approach and remains important in specific applications and academic contexts. This tool is particularly valuable for researchers studying different hash function designs, developers working with systems that specifically implement RIPEMD variants, and security professionals comparing various cryptographic algorithms. It offers instant generation of consistent RIPEMD128 hashes for any input text regardless of length.