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Git 3.0's upcoming SHA-256 default will be a costly mistake
Git 3.0 will make SHA-256 the new default content hashing algorithm and it will be an incomprehensibly expensive and ultimately valueless and avoidable global nightmare.
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Software EngineeringSecurity & Privacy2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Git 3.0's upcoming SHA-256 default will be a costly mistake by chmaynard | 583 | 536 |
