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| Validation Algorithm | Required Key Length (bits) | Hex String Length (chars) | |---------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------| | MD5 | 128 bits | 32 characters | | SHA1 | 160 bits | 40 characters | | SHA256 | 256 bits | 64 characters | | SHA384 | 384 bits | 96 characters | | SHA512 | 512 bits | 128 characters |

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