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Why APIs Use Bearer Tokens: A Simple Explanation
Bearer tokens work like concert tickets: whoever holds the token gets access. The 'Bearer' prefix tells the server how to interpret the token, distinguishing it from other auth schemes like Basic or Digest. This standardized format is widely supported by API gateways and frameworks, making it easy to parse and implement.
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