various sanding everywhere towards building the tookit

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Michael Muré
2024-11-20 12:34:24 +01:00
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@@ -2,8 +2,25 @@ package nonce
import "crypto/rand"
// Generate creates a 12-byte random nonce.
// TODO: some crypto scheme require more, is that our case?
//
// The spec mention:
// The REQUIRED nonce parameter nonce MAY be any value.
// A randomly generated string is RECOMMENDED to provide a unique UCAN, though it MAY
// also be a monotonically increasing count of the number of links in the hash chain.
// This field helps prevent replay attacks and ensures a unique CID per delegation.
// The iss, aud, and exp fields together will often ensure that UCANs are unique,
// but adding the nonce ensures uniqueness.
//
// The recommended size of the nonce differs by key type. In many cases, a random
// 12-byte nonce is sufficient. If uncertain, check the nonce in your DID's crypto suite.
//
// 12 bytes is 10^28, 16 bytes is 10^38. Both sounds like a lot of random to achieve
// those goals, but maybe the crypto voodoo require more.
//
// The rust implementation use 16 bytes nonce.
// Generate creates a 12-byte random nonce.
func Generate() ([]byte, error) {
res := make([]byte, 12)
_, err := rand.Read(res)