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@ -30,7 +30,14 @@ An OpenPGP certificate (or "OpenPGP key") is a collection of an arbitrary number
All elements of an OpenPGP certificate are structured around one central element: the *OpenPGP primary key*. The primary key acts as a personal CA for the key's owner: It can make cryptographic statements about subkeys, identities, expiration times, revocation, ... All elements of an OpenPGP certificate are structured around one central element: the *OpenPGP primary key*. The primary key acts as a personal CA for the key's owner: It can make cryptographic statements about subkeys, identities, expiration times, revocation, ...
Note that OpenPGP certificates are typically long-lived and may be changed (typically by their owner), over time. Components can be added and invalidated, over the lifetime of a certificate ```{figure} diag/OpenPGP\ Certificate.svg
An OpenPGP certificate
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```{note}
OpenPGP certificates are typically long-lived and may be changed (typically by their owner), over time. Components can be added and invalidated, over the lifetime of a certificate
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### OpenPGP component keys ### OpenPGP component keys