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title = "Misc"
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# Fingerprint
## Definition

A fingerprint is a 256 bit 64 character hexadecimal user identifier for users. Fingerprints are used in defining users in [transactions](@/transaction_docs.md) and [blocks](@/block_docs.md).

## Fingerprint Generation
A user's finger print is generated via applying SHA256 sum of the user's public RSA key.

# Config
The [/config](/config) endpoint will return the current parameters that Gradecoin uses.