JWT Tokens vs. Opaque Tokens: What is the difference?
Confused about JWT (JSON Web Tokens) vs. Opaque Tokens? In this video, we break down the key differences, security implications, and best use cases for each. Learn how they work, when to use them for authentication, and which one is better for performance, scalability, and security.
🔹 Topics Covered:
✅ What are JWT Tokens & how they work
✅ What are Opaque Tokens & their benefits
✅ Security & performance comparison
✅ Best practices for authentication & API security
0:00 Introduction
0:23 What is a Token?
0:59 What are JWT's?
1:22 JWT Structure
1:45 Examples of where JWT are used
1:57 What are Opaque Tokens
2:30 Examples of Opaque Tokens
2:41 Tokens, Unique Identities and Permit.io
3:24 Types of Policy Models