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PROTOCOLApril 29, 2026

The DPoP Revolution

Why sender-constrained tokens are the only way to secure autonomous agent fleets in 2026.

Raul Gzz.

The DPoP Revolution

Traditional bearer tokens are a security liability for autonomous agents. If an agent's memory is leaked, the token is as good as the user's password.

Enter DPoP

Demonstrating Proof-of-Possession (RFC 9449) ensures that the token is cryptographically bound to a specific keypair.

bash
# Example DPoP challenge response
shark auth --dpop-bind ./keys/agent.pem

Why it matters

  • Zero Leakage: Stolen tokens are useless without the private key.
  • Rotational Integrity: Keys can be rotated without user intervention.
  • Auditability: Every request is signed and verifiable.

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