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Why a GUID instead of an integer?

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Why a GUID instead of an integer?

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A GUID can be generated offline at any time by any system. They are then easily added as a new Open GUID or a synonym of an existing one. HTTP requests for synonyms will be greeted with a 301 redirect to the primary Open GUID.

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