perf(encoding): improve hex encode/decode performance

[BlackAsLight]

This pull request brings the performance added in #6480 to the stable hex functions, but in a non-breaking manner. The only difference a user would find is a difference in error message if providing an invalid encoded string.

[codecov]

Codecov Report

All modified and coverable lines are covered by tests ✅

Project coverage is 95.30%. Comparing base (48fae8f) to head (3e1e8d2).

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