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RFC-0007: Session protocol

  • RFC Number: 0007
  • Title: Session protocol
  • Status: Raw | Discussion | Prototype | Implementation | Finalized | Rejected | Superseded
  • Author(s): <Name (GitHub Handle)>
  • Created: <YYYY-MM-DD>
  • Updated: <YYYY-MM-DD>
  • Version: v0.x.x (Raw), v1.x.x (Finalized)
  • Supersedes: RFC-YYYY (if applicable)
  • References: [Related RFCs or Documentation Links]

Abstract​

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Motivation​

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Terminology​

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Specification​

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Compatibility​

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Security Considerations​

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Alternatives​

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