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Clarify proxy usage evaluation
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csarven committed Oct 13, 2024
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<p>One way for applications to practically bypass this limitation in some situations is by using a trusted or preferred proxy. An application can discover a resource's advertised proxy via the <code>solid:proxy</code> property. While any resource, such as a storage, could advertise a proxy, applications can also discover an agent's preferred proxy by checking this property in their WebID Profile Document.</p>

<p>Additionally, using a proxy allows applications to mask their <code>Origin</code>, enhancing privacy and security during requests. This capability can further protect user data in decentralised environments, though it may not fully address all related challenges on its own.</p>

<p>An agent's preferred or trusted proxy may not align with their application's. The decision of whether and in what contexts to use any proxy is an evaluation and a balance between the needs of the agent and the application.</p>
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