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scrypt by Colin Percival

Memory-hard password-based key derivation function created for Tarsnap.

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About scrypt

Memory-hard password-based key derivation function created for Tarsnap. scrypt is a open source makers product built by indie maker Colin Percival, launched in 2009.

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Active
Launched
2009
Website
tarsnap.com

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Encrypted, deduplicated online backup service for UNIX-like operating systems, stored on Amazon S3.

scrypt FAQ

What is scrypt?

scrypt is a open source makers product: Memory-hard password-based key derivation function created for Tarsnap.

Who made scrypt?

scrypt was made by Colin Percival, Canadian computer scientist who has run the Tarsnap backup service since 2008. It launched in 2009. Colin Percival has also built Tarsnap.

Is scrypt still active?

Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, scrypt is still active and run by Colin Percival at tarsnap.com.

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