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encryption, both of which are now considered vulnerable to modern cyberattacks. The v3 protocol uses SHA-3 and Ed25519, offering significantly higher resistance to brute-force attacks. Privacy Enhancements : v3 services improved the Hidden Service Directory Topic Links 2.0 Onion