Overview of JSON Web Token (JWT)
JSON Web Token (JWT) is an open standard (RFC 7519) that defines a compact and self-contained way for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object. The information is digitally signed, allowing it to be verified and trusted. Signing can be performed using a secret key (HMAC algorithm) or a public/private key pair (RSA or ECDSA). While JWTs can be encrypted for confidentiality, they are most commonly used as signed tokens to ensure the integrity of the claims they contain.