Post Public Key Link Step 1 Solution Assessment

Problem Statement

Users need post pages to show a link to the author's public key file when available. Source: thread-20260826052458-b25eef3d, submitted 2026-08-26T05:24:58Z.

Option A: Add a public-key link to post metadata

Pros:

• Directly visible where the user expects it.

• Helps verify signed authorship.

• Small user-facing addition.

Cons:

• Could clutter compact post metadata.

• Needs clear absence behavior for anonymous or legacy unsigned posts.

Option B: Link only from profile pages

Pros:

• Keeps post pages cleaner.

• Groups identity details in one place.

Cons:

• Adds an extra click from the post.

• Does not satisfy the requested page-level visibility.

Option C: Add a verification details panel

Pros:

• Can include signature, key, and trust status together.

• More complete identity audit surface.

Cons:

• Larger UI scope than a link.

• Needs more product decisions.

Recommendation

Recommend Option A.

Brief justification:

• A direct public-key link on signed post pages solves the immediate verification need without building a larger identity panel first.