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hashcash for Mac

Proof-of-work algorithm to counter denial-of-service (DoS) attacks

Quick answer: hashcash is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install hashcash. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain OR BSD-3-Clause OR LGPL-2.1-only OR GPL-2.0-only licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What hashcash is

hashcash is a command-line tool for macOS: proof-of-work algorithm to counter denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain OR BSD-3-Clause OR LGPL-2.1-only OR GPL-2.0-only licence.

How to install hashcash

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install hashcash.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install hashcash on Mac?

Run brew install hashcash in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is hashcash open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain OR BSD-3-Clause OR LGPL-2.1-only OR GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does hashcash run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is hashcash?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10509 in this catalogue.

What version of hashcash is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.22.