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This proposal introduces a lot of complexity. It requires JSON parsing, HTTP and TLS. A bug in one of these components could is likely to occur.

In contrast, DNS is very simple and can be implemented with a lot less code.




The JSON/HTTP protocol may be more complex than DNS, but Firefox is likely to already have a very good implementation. TLS is new, but important.




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