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Change "cryptographic signature" to "digital signature".
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msporny committed Mar 9, 2024
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<h3>Proofs (Signatures)</h3>

<p>
The securing mechanism used to prove that the information in a
[=verifiable credential=] or [=verifiable presentation=] was not tampered
with is called a <em>cryptographic proof</em>. There are many types of cryptographic proofs
The securing mechanism used to prove that the information in a [=verifiable
credential=] or [=verifiable presentation=] was not tampered with is called a
<em>cryptographic proof</em>. There are many types of cryptographic proofs
including, but not limited to, digital signatures and zero-knowledge proofs. In
general, when verifying cryptographic proofs, implementations are expected to
ensure:
</p>

<ul>
<li>
The cryptographic proof is available in a form defined by a known cryptographic suite.
The cryptographic proof is available in a form defined by a known cryptographic
suite.
</li>
<li>
All required cryptographic proof [=properties=] are present.
</li>
<li>
The cryptographic proof [=verification=] algorithm, when applied to the data, results in an
accepted cryptographic proof.
The cryptographic proof [=verification=] algorithm, when applied to the data,
results in an accepted cryptographic proof.
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
Acceptably recent metadata regarding the [=verification material=]
associated with the signature is available. For example, if the
[=verification material=] is a public key, the
metadata might include [=properties=] related to the validity period,
the controller, or the authorized purpose, such as
Acceptably recent metadata regarding the [=verification material=] associated
with the signature is available. For example, if the [=verification material=]
is a public key, the metadata might include [=properties=] related to the
validity period, the controller, or the authorized purpose, such as
authentication or encryption, of the public key.
</li>
<li>
The public key is not suspended, revoked, or expired.
</li>
<li>
The cryptographic signature is expected to verify.
The digital signature is expected to verify.
</li>
<li>
Any additional requirements defined by the securing mechanism are satisfied.
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