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MicroProfile JWT

MicroProfile JWT (JSON Web Token) provides a secure framework for managing authentication and authorization in microservices by using JWT tokens. It enables microservices to verify user identity and roles, supporting fine-grained access control across distributed systems.

JWT 2.1

Date Released: December 7, 2022

MicroProfile JWT 2.1 adds the mp.jwt.verify.token.age property to limit token age and supports the RSA-OAEP-256 decryption algorithm for enhanced security​.
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JWT 2.1
November 10, 2022
JWT 2.0
November 17, 2021
JWT 1.2.2
Sep 7, 2021
JWT 1.1.1
October 3, 2018
JWT 1.0
Sep 17, 2017

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