Exploring PASETO: A Secure Alternative to JWT Tokens

Happy weekend, everyone! Today, I came across this authentication method called PASETO (Platform-Agnostic Security Tokens). At first glance, it seems as simple and minimalistic as JWT (JSON Web Tokens), offering stateless authentication while improving token security. And I'm quite impressed.

This got me wondering: Why haven't we seen widespread adoption of PASETO? Is it due to limited library support, lack of community adoption, or something else entirely?

Like every authentication system, PASETO has its limitations. One major challenge is token revocation. To revoke tokens, we need to store some state on the server side, which complicates synchronization in decentralized systems. Additionally, tokens remain valid until they expire unless extra measures are taken to invalidate them prematurely.

Despite these issues, many systems today continue to use JWT. The stateless nature and simplicity of implementation definitely have a place in the market. So, why not PASETO? Given that it's more secure and offers advantages over JWT, it seems like a promising alternative.

I'm curious to hear your thoughts:

• Have you tried PASETO in your projects?
• What has been your experience regarding library support and community resources?
• Do you believe PASETO will gain traction and possibly overtake JWT in the future?