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Clarify that /sign-ed25519's returned key ID doesn't matter

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Description

Sydent happens to hardcode it as ed25519:0, but the impression is that it's not used for anything and therefore doesn't matter.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by locating the specification text for /sign-ed25519 and review how its returned key ID is described. Update the wording to clarify whether the key ID is used or significant, as raised in the issue; done when the endpoint documentation no longer implies that it matters.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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