Jonathan Nieder <jrnieder@xxxxxxxxx> writes: > In other words, a long lifetime for the hash absolutely is a design > goal. Coping well with an unexpectedly short lifetime for the hash is > also a design goal. > > If the hash function lasts 10 years then I am happy. Absolutely. When two functions have similar expected remaining life and are equally widely supported, then faster is better than slower. Otherwise our primary goal when picking the function from candidates should be to optimize for its remaining life and wider availability. Thanks.
