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# [An Intro To JSON Web Tokens](https://hallixon.hashnode.dev/an-intro-to-json-web-tokens?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

JSON Web Token or JWT (pronounced “jot”) is a standard for passing data (called claims) in a JSON object format. Two of its key features are its compactness and simplicity. A JWT can be signed or encrypted to provide security and to verify its authen...

Jan 2, 2022 · 3 min read · hallixon.hashnode.dev  
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