Create and manage different types of authentication tokens
What are Opaque Tokens?
Opaque tokens are random strings that have no meaning to the client. Unlike JWTs, they cannot be decoded or inspected by the client. They must be validated by checking against a server-side database.
Key Benefits
Can be instantly revoked (unlike JWTs)
No sensitive data is exposed to the client
Token size remains constant regardless of the data it represents
More secure for sensitive operations
Generate Token
Validate Token
Server-Side Token Database
This simulates the database where opaque tokens are stored on the server. In a real application, this would be securely stored and not accessible to clients.