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gooob ◴[] No.36862804[source]
what even is the reasoning they have for proposing and implementing this?
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capableweb ◴[] No.36862893[source]
Pretty clear from the announcement ("Challenge: Private Access Tokens" - June 9, 2022 - https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=huqjyh7k):

> Private Access Tokens are powerful tools that prove when HTTP requests are coming from legitimate devices without disclosing someone's identity

The value add is pretty clear and good, but the downsides are probably bigger than the value add, so personally I wouldn't say the compromise is worth it.

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1. gooob ◴[] No.36864600[source]
oh yeah, i read up on it from the explainer right after commenting. should've updated that sorry