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Discussion of TAP-17: Remove signature wrapper from TUF spec

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Description

This is a place to discuss removal of the signature wrapper from the TUF spec, introduced in #138.

Link to implementation: To Do

Outstanding issues and questions relating to the TAP:

  • Should the spec recommend/suggest/mention a format which implements the proposed properties? i.e., DSSE
  • what should the pedagogical examples look like after the spec is updated per this TAP? do we continue to use JSON for file format examples?
  • should we include guidance on payload type, particularly given this is a motivation for the TAP?
  • what recommendations should the spec make about capturing implementation details in a POUF, especially payload type (how to identify the implementation)?

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Research direction

Review TAP-17 and the implementation introduced in #138, then resolve the open questions about DSSE, JSON pedagogical examples, payload type guidance, and POUF implementation details. Done means the proposed changes are decided and the TUF specification is updated accordingly.

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Domain
documentation, security
Issue type
Documentation
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5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
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Stale
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Needs clarification
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