01Definition
The hash function at the core of Bitcoin mining and many protocol commitments.
02Context
The hash function at the core of Bitcoin mining and many protocol commitments. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.
03Why it matters
Understanding SHA-256 helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.
⌖Reference points
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Linked to related atlas coordinates
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Grounded in a source record
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Explains function and trade-offs
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Part of the open Bitcoin knowledge graph