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OpenID and decentralised social networks
The document discusses the OpenID protocol as a decentralized mechanism for single sign-on, contrasting it with centralized identity management systems. It highlights the functionality of OpenID in managing multiple online identities and emphasizes security challenges like phishing. The document concludes by encouraging the adoption of OpenID and related emerging standards to enhance user freedom on social networks.
