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 ## 3.4 Nonce
 
-The REQUIRED nonce parameter `nnc` MAY be any value. A randomly generated string is RECOMMENDED to provide a unique UCAN, though it MAY also be a monotonically increasing count of the number of links in the hash chain. This field helps prevent replay attacks and ensures a unique CID per delegation. The `iss`, `aud`, and `exp` fields together will often ensure that UCANs are unique, but adding the nonce ensures this uniqueness.
+The REQUIRED nonce parameter `nnc` MAY be any value. A randomly generated string is RECOMMENDED to provide a unique UCAN, though it MAY also be a monotonically increasing count of the number of links in the hash chain. This field helps prevent replay attacks and ensures a unique CID per delegation. The `iss`, `aud`, and `exp` fields together will often ensure that UCANs are unique, but adding the nonce ensures uniqueness.
 
 The recommended size of the nonce differs by key type. In many cases, a random 12-byte nonce is sufficient. If uncertain, check the nonce in your DID's crypto suite.