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The RC algorithms are a set of symmetric-key encryption algorithms invented by Ron Rivest. The "RC" may stand for either Rivest's cipher or, more informally, Ron's code. Despite the similarity in their names, the algorithms are for the most part unrelated. There have been six RC algorithms so far:RC1 was never published. RC2 was a 64-bit block cipher developed in 1987. RC3 was broken before ever being used. RC4 is a stream cipher. RC5 is a 32/64/128-bit block cipher developed in 1994. RC6, a 128-bit block cipher based heavily on RC5, was an AES finalist developed in 1997. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: A Review of Yolo Algorithm DevelopmentsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: HackingThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: A fast and elitist multiobjective genetic algorithm: NSGA-IICited 45,254 times
  5. Go sideways: RC6A closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: RC2A closely related topic

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