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πŸ’₯ DaggerX V2 is Here β€” Ultra-Secure Hashing & Encryption PHP Library

πŸ”’ Security is non-negotiable, and with DaggerX V2, we're taking it to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, DaggerX simplifies secure data handling while offering top-notch protection.

πŸš€ What is DaggerX?
DaggerX is an open-source PHP library designed to provide ultra-secure password hashing and encryption. It leverages the latest security standards to keep your sensitive data safe.

⚑ What’s New in V2?
βœ… Session-Based Unique IDs β€” Adds session entropy for even stronger randomness.
βœ… Dynamic Key Derivation β€” Replaces static pepper with a session-based derived key.
βœ… Improved Hashing Parameters β€”

Memory Cost increased to 128 MB (vs. 64 MB in V1) for greater resistance to brute force.
Time Cost increased to 5 iterations (vs. 4 in V1) for slower, more secure hashing.
Threads increased to 4 (vs. 2 in V1) for better parallelism.
βœ… Enhanced Encryption β€”
Uses AES-256-GCM with dynamic encryption salt.
More secure key derivation with SHA3-512.
βœ… Automatic Session Initialization β€”
Ensures consistent security by starting a session when the class is loaded.
βœ… Performance Optimization:

Hashing and encryption are now significantly faster with optimized algorithms.

Improved memory efficiency for better performance on large-scale applications.

βœ… Enhanced Security:

Stronger Argon2id Parameters β€” Increased resistance to brute-force and side-channel attacks.

Improved SHA3-512 Peppering β€” Provides a more secure and unique hash each time.

Better Randomness β€” Ensures that salts and IVs are truly unpredictable.

βœ… Developer-Friendly Enhancements:

Cleaner syntax with improved error handling.

Comprehensive Documentation for faster integration.

Backward Compatibility β€” V2 works alongside V1 with minimal adjustments.

βœ… Stronger Encryption:

AES-256-GCM β€” Now with enhanced key derivation for better key management.

Developer-Specific Keys β€” Even the DaggerX team can’t decrypt your data.

βœ… Bug Fixes:

Resolved minor inconsistencies from V1.

Optimized for better stability under high workloads.

πŸ”‘ Key Security Features
Argon2id for memory-hard password hashing.

SHA3-512 Peppering β€” Adds an extra layer of security.

AES-256-GCM for secure message encryption.

Developer-Specific Keys β€” Even the DaggerX team can't decrypt your data.

βœ… Why DaggerX V2?
πŸ”’ Ultra-Secure: Combines hashing algorithms with an additional developer key for rock-solid security.
⚑ Blazing Fast: Optimized for performance with lower latency.
πŸ› οΈ Easy to Use: Clean, simple-to-implement functions for hashing and encryption.
πŸ’» Open Source: Completely free to use, modify, and contribute.

πŸ—οΈ How It Works
πŸ” Password Hashing:
Mixes the password with a developer key and random salt.

Hashes using SHA3-512, then Argon2id for maximum security.

πŸ” Message Encryption:
Encrypts sensitive data using AES-256-GCM.

Ensures data integrity with secure IV and authentication tags.

🌟 Why Should You Care?
We know there are other libraries out there β€” but why stick with the ordinary when you can have extraordinary?
DaggerX V2 adds that extra layer of security by encouraging best practices with minimal complexity.

πŸ”¨ What’s Next?
Security never stands still, and neither do we.
As security threats evolve, DaggerX will continue to roll out updates to keep your applications protected. πŸ›‘οΈ

πŸ› οΈ Ready to Explore?
πŸ”— Check out the PHP Library on GitHub:
➑️ https://github.com/thedaggerx

🌍 Visit Our Website:
➑️ https://daggerx.vercel.app

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