💥 DaggerX V2 is Here — Ultra-Secure Hashing & Encryption PHP Library

Security is non-negotiable, and with DaggerX V2, we’re taking it to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, DaggerX simplifies secure data handling while offering top-notch protection.

What is DaggerX?
DaggerX is an open-source PHP library designed to provide ultra-secure password hashing and encryption. It leverages the latest security standards to keep your sensitive data safe.

What’s New in V2?
Session-Based Unique IDs — Adds session entropy for even stronger randomness.
Dynamic Key Derivation — Replaces static pepper with a session-based derived key.
Improved Hashing Parameters —

Memory Cost increased to 128 MB (vs. 64 MB in V1) for greater resistance to brute force.
Time Cost increased to 5 iterations (vs. 4 in V1) for slower, more secure hashing.
Threads increased to 4 (vs. 2 in V1) for better parallelism.
Enhanced Encryption —
Uses AES-256-GCM with dynamic encryption salt.
More secure key derivation with SHA3-512.
Automatic Session Initialization —
Ensures consistent security by starting a session when the class is loaded.
Performance Optimization:

Hashing and encryption are now significantly faster with optimized algorithms.

Improved memory efficiency for better performance on large-scale applications.

Enhanced Security:

Stronger Argon2id Parameters — Increased resistance to brute-force and side-channel attacks.

Improved SHA3-512 Peppering — Provides a more secure and unique hash each time.

Better Randomness — Ensures that salts and IVs are truly unpredictable.

Developer-Friendly Enhancements:

Cleaner syntax with improved error handling.

Comprehensive Documentation for faster integration.

Backward Compatibility — V2 works alongside V1 with minimal adjustments.

Stronger Encryption:

AES-256-GCM — Now with enhanced key derivation for better key management.

Developer-Specific Keys — Even the DaggerX team can’t decrypt your data.

Bug Fixes:

Resolved minor inconsistencies from V1.

Optimized for better stability under high workloads.

Key Security Features
Argon2id for memory-hard password hashing.

SHA3-512 Peppering — Adds an extra layer of security.

AES-256-GCM for secure message encryption.

Developer-Specific Keys — Even the DaggerX team can’t decrypt your data.

Why DaggerX V2?
Ultra-Secure: Combines hashing algorithms with an additional developer key for rock-solid security.
Blazing Fast: Optimized for performance with lower latency.
Easy to Use: Clean, simple-to-implement functions for hashing and encryption.
Open Source: Completely free to use, modify, and contribute.

How It Works
Password Hashing:
Mixes the password with a developer key and random salt.

Hashes using SHA3-512, then Argon2id for maximum security.

Message Encryption:
Encrypts sensitive data using AES-256-GCM.

Ensures data integrity with secure IV and authentication tags.

Why Should You Care?
We know there are other libraries out there — but why stick with the ordinary when you can have extraordinary?
DaggerX V2 adds that extra layer of security by encouraging best practices with minimal complexity.

What’s Next?
Security never stands still, and neither do we.
As security threats evolve, DaggerX will continue to roll out updates to keep your applications protected.