keybase / keybase/client

Reddit proof fails, even though the post is there

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Description

I've posted proof of my Reddit account, but Keybase doesn't seem to see it. See here for proof:

https://www.reddit.com/r/KeybaseProofs/comments/690ror/my_keybase_proof_redditclefmeister/

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Research direction

The issue provides only a Reddit proof URL and no file, test, or entry point. Start by tracing how the Keybase client verifies Reddit proofs and compare the linked post with the expected proof format; done means the existing proof is detected or the failure is covered by a regression test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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