JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and Platform-Agnostic Security Tokens (PASETO) are both used for authentication in web applications.
JWT offers flexibility with multiple signing and encryption algorithms, but this also introduces risks such as algorithm confusion attacks and complex key management.
PASETO enforces fixed cryptographic algorithms, eliminates algorithm confusion attacks, and provides built-in support for encryption.
When deciding between JWT and PASETO, consider factors such as compatibility with existing systems, ecosystem support, and the need for PASETO's specific features.