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# [Tokens: The Sneaky Gatekeepers of the Backend Realm](https://anshchoudharydevs.hashnode.dev/tokens-the-sneaky-gatekeepers-of-the-backend-realm?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Have you ever thought about how websites remembers who you are? Even after smashing that refresh button or closing the browser, does this surprise you that you are logging into the website at every single step of the function you are performing, from...

Feb 21, 2025 · 7 min read · anshchoudharydevs.hashnode.dev  
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