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<abstract>
<t>There is a false notion that Internet Number Resources (INRs) in
the RPKI can be associated with the real-world identity of the 'holder'
of an INR. This document attempts to put that notion to rest.</t>
the RPKI can be associated with the real-world identity of the
'holder' of an INR. This document attempts to make clear that
notion is incorrect.</t>
</abstract>
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<t>It has been suggested that one could authenticate real-world
business transactions with the signatures of INR holders. E.g.
Bill's Bait and Sushi could use the private key attesting to that
they are the holder of their AS in the RPKI to sign a Letter of
Authorization (LOA) for some other party to rack and stack hardware
owned by BB&amp;S. Unfortunately, while this may be technically
possible, it is neither appropriate nor meaningful.</t>
Bill's Bait and Sushi (BB&amp;S) could use the private key attesting
to that they are the holder of their AS in the RPKI to sign a Letter
of Authorization (LOA) for some other party to rack and stack
hardware owned by BB&amp;S. Unfortunately, while this may be
technically possible, it is neither appropriate nor meaningful.</t>
<t>The I in RPKI actually stands for "Infrastructure," as in
Resource Public Key Infrastructure, not for "Identity". In fact,