Building a certificate authority for the whole Internet
Twelve years after launching Universal SSL, Cloudflare is applying to become a certificate authority. By combining an established root, an ACME-first approach, and Merkle Tree Certificates, we are building a post-quantum CA for the open web.
What happened
Twelve years after launching Universal SSL, Cloudflare is applying to become a certificate authority. By combining an established root, an ACME-first approach, and Merkle Tree Certificates, we are building a post-quantum CA for the open web.
Why it matters
The launch may affect adoption and competitive positioning for Security; usage evidence is the next signal to watch.
Affected entities
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1 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent
- Cloudflare SecurityPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%Building a certificate authority for the whole Internet ↗
Claims
- Building a certificate authority for the whole Internet Observed
Conflicts
No material conflict detected in the available evidence.
Timeline
- First reported
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