theupdateframework / theupdateframework/rust-tuf
Switch from base64 to hex encoding of binary data
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- Rust
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Description
As part of addressing https://github.com/theupdateframework/specification/issues/42, we should switch over to hex encoding ed25519 public keys, and the role hashes in order to be compatible with go-tuf and python-tuf's implementation.
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating where ed25519 public keys and role hashes are serialized, then read the referenced TUF specification issue and compare the go-tuf and python-tuf implementations. Done means those values use hex encoding and remain compatible with both implementations.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- cryptography, security
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100