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Make signature timestamps trustworthy
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Description
Description
Ideally, a signature time stamp would be trustworthy. Here’s a few ideas:
- The relying party asking for a signature defines a timestamp. If the person signs it, it means that he attests that the timestamp is correct
- Use a blockchain anchor, such as a block, so that both parties can verify the block timestamp
- Use a timestamp attester service
We need to brainstorm this subject and commit to a solution.
Acceptance Criteria
- TODO
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or implementation entry points. Start by comparing the proposed relying-party timestamp, blockchain anchor, and timestamp attester approaches, then define a committed solution and acceptance criteria for verifiable signature timestamps.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- blockchain
- Domain
- cryptography, security
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100