A Feistel network is a cryptographic construction that can be used to build Block ciphers.
Feistel networks can be balanced or unbalanced.
Balanced Feistel networks
Both halves are the same size.
Unbalanced Feistel networks
These are a little trickier to make, but according to some citations, they work better.
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title = "Feistel network",
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IEEE Citation Gokberk Yaltirakli, "Feistel network", July, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.gkbrk.com/feistel-network. [Accessed Jul. 14, 2025].
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