When an application needs to make a Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) request using the CORS protocol [FETCH], the recipient server may not be participating in CORS or often times be properly configured for it. This poses challenges for interoperability in environments like Solid.
+ +One way for applications to practically by-pass this limitation in some situations is by using a trusted or preferred proxy. An application can discover the advertised proxy of a resource with the solid:proxy property. While any resource, such as a storage towards communication options, could advertise a proxy, applications could make use of an agents preferred proxy by checking for this property in their WebID Profile Document.
Additionally, using a proxy allows applications to mask their Origin, enhancing privacy and security during requests. This capability can further protect user data and streamline interactions in decentralised environments.
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