Introduce LinkedIn-Style Contributor Verification on GitHub #116859
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Dear GitHub Team,
I propose the implementation of a contributor verification system similar to LinkedIn's, aimed at enhancing security and trust within the open-source ecosystem on your platform. This system would allow repositories to require verified status for contributors, paralleling the web's widespread adoption of HTTPS for enhanced security.
Objective: Introduce a verification process for contributors to ensure authenticity and accountability. Repositories could opt to require this verification for contributions, enhancing the trustworthiness of open-source projects.
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I believe that implementing such a system could significantly reduce security threats in open-source projects and foster a safer, more trustworthy environment for developers. By sharing this idea, I hope to contribute to the ongoing efforts to enhance the security framework of GitHub and the open-source community at large.
Thank you for considering this proposal.
Sincerely,
Y Weiner
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