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Nope just ran it did exactly as I said.
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Finding a SHA-512 hash with 12 leading zeros is computationally intensive and typically involves a process known as "proof of work" where many hashes are computed until one with the desired property is found. Here’s an example Python script that performs this task:
In this script:
find_hash_with_leading_zeros
function generates a hash for a string consisting of a prefix and a nonce.prefix
variable to a string of your choice.This process can take a long time because it requires computing many hashes until the condition is met.
Would you like to run this script, or do you need further assistance with something specific?
wow, is Is "nonce" really a commonly used name in the iteration?
I mean, I get its archaic meaning that makes sense, but any LLM should know there's a much more commonly used modern slang meaning of this word , at least in Britain.
I've never heard anyone use "nonce" in real life to mean anything other than the urban dictionary definition.
I always read it as n-once in cryptography contexts.