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# Proof of Work Script
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This repository contains scripts for implementing a Proof of Work (PoW) algorithm using the Argon2 hashing function. It is designed to solve a mining challenge based on given parameters, making it suitable for educational purposes or testing PoW implementations.
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## Table of Contents
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- [Features](#Features)
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- [Requirements](#Requirements)
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- [Installation](#Installation)
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- [Usage](#Usage)
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- [Examples](#Examples)
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## Features
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- Checks for required utilities (`argon2`, `xxd`, `bc`).
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- Accepts a challenge code as input, either via command line or prompt.
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- Iteratively generates and hashes candidate passwords until a valid solution is found.
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- Displays the solution once it meets the required difficulty.
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- **Python Salt Generator**: A Python script to generate random salt values and PoW challenge codes, with configurable parameters.
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## Requirements
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Ensure the following utilities are installed on your system:
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- `argon2`: A secure hashing algorithm for password hashing.
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- `xxd`: A tool for creating a hex dump from a binary file and vice versa.
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- `bc`: An arbitrary precision calculator language.
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## Installation
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You can install the required utilities on Debian/Ubuntu-based systems using the following command:
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```bash
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sudo apt-get install argon2 xxd bc
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```
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If you're using a different Linux distribution, please consult your package manager's documentation.
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## Usage
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1. Clone the repository to your local machine:
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```bash
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git clone https://github.com/TiredFromTelehack/proof-of-work-solver.git
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cd proof-of-work-solver
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```
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2. Make the script executable:
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```bash
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chmod +x proof_of_work.sh
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```
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3. Run the script with a challenge code:
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```bash
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./proof_of_work.sh "262144:1:SALTe7e590c2f902:1500"
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```
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1. Make sure you have Python installed (Python 3 is recommended).
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2. Run the generator script to create a random Proof of Work challenge code:
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```bash
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python3 pow_generator.py
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```
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## Examples
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Run the Bash script with a specific challenge code:
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```bash
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./proof_of_work.sh "262144:1:SALTe7e590c2f902:1500"
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```
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Output Example:
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Estimated iterations: 1500
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Time Cost: 1
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Elapsed Time: 700 seconds.
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SOLUTION FOUND
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Your unblock code is: UNBLOCK-X7J2L9D5
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This is the code you enter into the site to pass the challenge.
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- **Python Salt Generator Example**:
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Run the Python salt generator to create a random challenge code:
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```bash
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python3 pow_generator.py
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```
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Output Example:
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Generated Proof of Work Code: 262144:1:SALTe7e590c2f902:1500
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The generated code includes:
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Memory Cost: Always Set To 262,144 bytes.
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Time Cost: Always set to 1.
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Salt: Randomized, prefixed with "SALT".
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Difficulty: Always Set To 1500.
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