JSON Web Key Thumbprint
RFC 7638, “JSON Web Key Thumbprint”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 2015 by M. Jones, N. Sakimura. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This specification defines a method for computing a hash value over a JSON Web Key (JWK). It defines which fields in a JWK are used in the hash computation, the method of creating a canonical form for those fields, and how to convert the resulting Unicode string into a byte sequence to be hashed. The resulting hash value can be used for identifying or selecting the key represented by the JWK that is the subject of the thumbprint.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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