Simplified HMAC explanation#35
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drbruced12 merged 1 commit intoSystemsApproach:masterfrom Nov 29, 2025
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The original HMAC explanation was somewhat convoluted. I've separated the two steps more clearly, and made sure to mention every term of the formula. Also added spacing to the outer parentheses in the formula to make it more clear where the boundary is of the outer H()
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Thanks, this is mostly an improvement but it does introduce a new source of confusion, since it implies that 2 applications of the hash somehow makes the hash a keyed hash. I am going to accept the PR and edit further. |
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The original HMAC explanation was somewhat convoluted. I've separated the two steps more clearly, and made sure to mention every term of the formula.
Also added spacing to the outer parentheses in the formula to make it more clear where the boundary is of the outer H()