{
  "canonicalRoute": "/reference/machine-identity/concepts/signing-key/",
  "correctionRecord": "EVI-RCOR-237-002",
  "definition": "A cryptographic key authorized for a defined epoch and purpose to authenticate statements or actions.",
  "doesNotImply": "ownership of the logical identity or unlimited authority",
  "evidenceRequired": "key identifier, algorithm, scope, activation, revocation, succession, and compromise state",
  "generated": "2026-08-10",
  "id": "EVI-PID-238-010",
  "implies": "control of a current signing capability",
  "machineReadableUrl": "/api/public-information-definitions/010.json",
  "parentRoute": "/reference/machine-identity/",
  "recordSha256": "809a45fd79848ca526c42d4e67780047566629e648453ecf1a945a30c34e8745",
  "slug": "signing-key",
  "sourceClass": "MACHINE_IDENTITY_CONTINUITY_EXPLAINER_RESEARCH",
  "sourceMemoryId": "REP-MACHINE-IDENTITY-EXPLAINER-001",
  "sourceSha256": "7778777d9c43b82addc47d714adb38a60e9c92d9b6e051f7610cb64703458ae6",
  "status": "CURRENT_WITH_QUALIFICATIONS",
  "term": "Signing key",
  "truthBoundary": "A definition, report, route, checksum, key, credential, schema, fixture, local test, runtime measurement, or reachable URL does not by itself establish operational service, identity continuity, authority, legal effect, personhood, consciousness, sentience, citizenship, consent, responsibility, judgment, financial activity, external recognition, or independent review. Unknown, disputed, stale, unavailable, and proposed states remain explicit.",
  "version": "2.38.0"
}