JWT Turns 10: A Decade of Secure Token Standards and Future Outlook

Ten years ago, the JSON Web Token (JWT) became RFC 7519, culminating a 4.5-year journey to create a simple JSON-based security token format and underlying cryptographic standards. JWT and its related specifications have seen widespread adoption, even exceeding the initial creators' expectations. However, ongoing work continues to update the specifications to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring JWT remains secure for the next decade.