Issue No. 001·March 21, 2026·Seoul Edition
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SwiftArgon2

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Memory-safe Swift implementation of Argon2 for secure password hashing.

otherMay 3, 2026
What It Does

Details

Provides a pure Swift (version 6) implementation of the Argon2 algorithm designed to be memory safe and zero-dependency, suitable for client-side key derivation on devices such as mobile platforms where security is paramount over performance. It includes all three variants of Argon2: d, i, and id.

Who It's For

Best fit users

  • Software Developers
  • Security Professionals
Why It Matters

Why this one made the cut

Ensures secure password hashing by avoiding C's memory safety issues, making it a safer choice for environments where security is crucial, especially on mobile devices. It aligns with industry standards such as the Password Hashing Competition and RFC 9106.

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What makes it different

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Where we found it

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First discovered May 3, 2026 · Hacker News