Murmur3

Murmur3 is a non-cryptographic hash function developed by Austin Appleby. It is known for its speed and good distribution properties, making it suitable for a wide range of applications where cryptographic security is not a requirement. The algorithm is a member of the Murmur family of hash functions, which are designed to be fast and produce high-quality hash values. Murmur3 comes in both 32-bit and 128-bit versions. The 128-bit version is particularly effective for hashing large amounts of data. It is a variant of the MurmurHash2 algorithm, incorporating improvements for better performance and avalanche effect. The function is designed to be simple to implement and has been widely adopted in various software projects. Its primary use cases include hash tables, bloom filters, and other data structures that rely on efficient hashing. Murmur3 is a public domain hash function, meaning it is free to use for any purpose without licensing restrictions. It is often chosen over other non-cryptographic hash functions due to its balance of speed and collision resistance.