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Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:01:48 -0500
From: Nico Williams <nico@cryptonector.com>
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On Thu, Apr 09, 2026 at 02:44:38PM +1000, Viktor Dukhovni wrote:
> I don't see it as sufficient for a "rough" consensus that both:

What?  "don't"?

>     - The technical specification is sound, **AND**
>     - The security considerations adequately cover the questions
>       that implemtnations and users need to consider.
> 
> -- 
>     Viktor.  🇺🇦 Слава Україні!
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