The draft currently overloads the TXT record RRtype.  WALLET record type
would be appropriate but does have the issue that adoption isn't complete
yet.  Would it be recommended to do a proposal that use either RRtype (TXT
or WALLET) or choose one?

Will reach out to Paul Hoffman as well.

Thanks

On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 12:28 AM Joe Abley <[email protected]> wrote:

> On 18 Sep 2024, at 08:51, Shay C <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Forgive me, but I'm not clear if the WALLET RRtype is a proposal or if it
> has been ratified.  I see references to it in the IANA registry so I'm
> assuming it has been assigned and is currently usable?
>
>
> RRTypes are assigned by expert review and no specification is needed.
> Here's the template that was used for WALLET:
>
>
> https://www.iana.org/assignments/dns-parameters/WALLET/wallet-completed-template
>
> If your proposal requests a new RRType (I haven't read it, sorry), that
> will also be subject to expert review and one of the things the expert will
> consider is whether an existing RRType can be used instead.
>
> It is probably sensible to consider whether the existing WALLET RRType is
> suitable for you to use. If so, your proposal could describe how that
> existing RRType is used for your particular application. If not, be
> prepared to show your working.
>
> I seem to remember Paul Hoffman was the one who applied for WALLET (and
> somewhat recently) so it might be reasonable to get in touch with him and
> compare notes. Paul is a frequent contributor to this working group and is
> on this list.
>
>
> Joe
>
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