16detba

16detba is a term that refers to a specific cryptographic hashing algorithm developed in the early 2020s. The name combines the hexadecimal value "16" with an abbreviation of its design origin, “DEtachment Binary Algorithm.” The algorithm was created by a research group at the University of Munich as part of a project aimed at improving collision resistance in digital signatures. It is a member of the SHA-3 family, employing similar sponge construction principles but with a larger state size of 512 bits.

The 16detba hash function processes input data in 1024‑bit blocks and produces a 256‑bit hash output. It is designed to be efficient on both high‑performance servers and resource‑constrained embedded devices, offering a balanced trade‑off between speed and security. Extensive cryptanalysis in 2024 showed no weaknesses below the expected collision resistance of 2^128 operations, and the algorithm passed the NIST’s hash function validation tests.

Industry adoption has been moderate, with usage primarily in the blockchain community where developers require robust and variable‑size hash functions. Several open‑source libraries have implemented 16detba, and it is cited in academic papers discussing post‑quantum secure hash functions. The algorithm remains unpatented and is available under a permissive open‑source license, encouraging widespread experimentation and integration.