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  • Description: What does this bDNhcm5fdGgzX3IwcDM1 mean? I think it has something to do with bases.
  • Difficulty: Easy

🔎 Solution​

In data encoding, we often encounter formats that begin with the prefix "base", such as Base64, Base32, or Base16. These are encoding schemes that convert binary data into ASCII text to ensure safe transmission and storage in text-only environments.
Base64 is one of the most widely used encodings, commonly found in emails, HTTP headers, and data serialization. It allows binary data (like images or files) to be represented in a readable and transferable format.
In this challenge, you're given a string encoded in Base64. Your task is simply to decode it to retrieve the flag.

┌──(kali㉿kali)-[~/Desktop]
└─$ echo "bDNhcm5fdGgzX3IwcDM1" | base64 -d                                                    
l3arn_th3_r0p35

Make sure to submit the answer in the correct format: picoCTF{resut}

🚩Flag​

picoCTF{l3arn_th3_r0p35}