Memory-hard function

A memory-hard function is a type of cryptographic function that is designed to require a significant amount of memory to compute. This characteristic makes them particularly resistant to certain types of attacks, specifically those that involve the use of specialized hardware (such as ASICs or GPUs) for brute-force or other exhaustive search techniques. ### Key Features of Memory-Hard Functions: 1. **High Memory Requirements**: They are designed such that the memory consumption during computation is a significant limiting factor.