Package & Artifact Identity

Immutable package provenance, checksum, signature, and metadata verification.

Package & Artifact Identity

Packages and distribution artifacts must maintain immutable identities and cryptographic integrity.

Invariants

  • Cryptographic Checksums: SHA256 checksums generated and verified for all distribution artifacts.
  • Immutable Digests: Container references resolve to immutable @sha256:... digests rather than mutable tags.
  • Digital Signatures: Binaries and images signed using tools like Cosign.

Canonical Source