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Clarify terminology for keys in cross-signing module - do not use the term 'cross-signing keys' anymore: Previously, the term 'cross-signing keys' was used to refer to the master, user-signing and self-signing keys. This is not ideal since the master key is used for cross-signing but may also be used to sign the backup key, for example. In these contexts, the master key is not used for cross-signing. The term 'cross-signing keys' has therefor been replaced by 'keys used for cross-signing' or, more explicitely, by 'master, user-signing and self-signing key'. - the naming of the master key has been harmonised (no more 'master cross-signing key' or 'master signing keys'). Also the abbr. 'MSK' has been replaced by 'MK'. - in the QR code example, the term 'cross-signing key' has been replaced by 'master key' since in mode 0x00, the current user's own master key and what the device thinks the other user's master key is used. - it has been made more explicit that private keys used for cross-signing can be stored on the server are stored as described in the secrets module (as opposed to store them in unencrypted form) Signed-off-by: codedust <codedust@so.urceco.de>
2025-08-03 17:53:18 +02:00
Clarify terminology for keys in cross-signing module.
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