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RFC 6749 - The OAuth 2.0 Authorization Framework

RFC 6749 defines the complete specification of the OAuth 2.0 authorization framework, including four authorization grant types - authorization code, implicit, resource owner password credentials, and client credentials. This is the foundational standard for modern API security and authentication.

RFC 8555 - Automatic Certificate Management Environment (ACME)

RFC 8555 defines the Automatic Certificate Management Environment (ACME) protocol for automating SSL/TLS certificate application, validation, and issuance. Let's Encrypt widely adopts this protocol to enable free HTTPS certificate automation, significantly advancing web encryption adoption.