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Figure out E2EE for state events.
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Description
The human-readable bits of state events (i.e. the bits that a redaction would apply to) should be encryptable using at least a static key, which could be shared around the room between clients. The same static key could be used for basic non-ratchet E2EE in massive rooms. Somehow we seem to lack a bug for this, so: here we are.
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Begin by reviewing the Matrix specification's state-event redaction and encryption sections, then determine how human-readable state-event fields and a shared static key would be specified. Done means the protocol behavior and key-sharing approach are defined for both ordinary rooms and massive rooms.
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Assessment
- Domain
- cryptography, security
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100