About SHAKE Cryptographic Functions

• SHAKE (Secure Hash Algorithm and KECCAK) is an extensible-output function (XOF)
• Unlike fixed-size hash functions, SHAKE allows for variable-length output
• SHAKE-128 provides 128 bits of security, while SHAKE-256 provides 256 bits of security
• You can specify the desired output length in bits
• Common use cases include: key derivation, randomized number generation, and any application requiring variable-length hash outputs