keybase / keybase/client

Reddit and Twitter fail to verify

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Description

Both of these were valid at one point and then the system started saying they couldn't be validated, even though the links took them directly there.

https://x.com/IAmJerdog/status/937324915182665729?t=aA060HeSQnz6DjRTNrbUBg&s=19

(I wonder if it's because the idiot changed the domain?)

https://www.reddit.com/r/KeybaseProofs/s/3EyKnGgJQf

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Research direction

Start by reproducing verification with the supplied X and Reddit proof links, then trace the code path that validates these services. Done means both valid links are accepted again, with tests covering the affected verification behavior if the existing test structure identifies a suitable location.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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