What potential issues can arise when using hash functions in PHP, especially when combining multiple hashing methods?

When combining multiple hashing methods in PHP, potential issues can arise due to different algorithms producing different hash lengths or encoding formats. To solve this issue, it is recommended to use a single standardized hashing algorithm such as SHA-256 and ensure consistent encoding (e.g., base64_encode) for the output. 

$data = "Hello, World!";
$hash = hash('sha256', $data);
$encodedHash = base64_encode($hash);
echo $encodedHash;

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