June 21, 2024, 5:33 a.m. | Manoj Gohel

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This article delves into a comprehensive comparison of Paseto and JWT, dissecting their core functionalities, security features, and potential drawbacks.



APIs and modern web applications have brought token-based authentication to the forefront of secure authorization methods.


Offering advantages like scalability, statelessness, and enhanced security compared to traditional session-based authentication, tokens have become the preferred choice for developers worldwide.


Among various token-based approaches, JSON Web Token (JWT) has gained widespread popularity because of its simplicity and ease of implementation.


However, concerns …

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