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Opening Up Authentication: SuperTokens with Advait Ruia

May 31, 2023
Advait Ruia, Co-founder of SuperTokens, discusses the evolution of SuperTokens from a blog post to an infrastructure company offering user authentication and authorization solutions. Topics include the demand for authentication providers, the need for founders to be in the Bay Area, building community support, and areas for outside contributions.
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  • SuperTokens provides seamless authentication integration for developers with control over custom workflows.
  • The evolution of SuperTokens from session management blog post to full-fledged authentication company showcases user-driven development.

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Super Tokens Overview and Elevator Pitch

Super Tokens provides open source user authentication, simplifying the process for developers to implement user sign-up, password reset, and email verification features in their apps within 10 minutes. Unlike many alternatives, Super Tokens integrates seamlessly into both front-end UI and backend APIs, allowing easy customization and control for developers. With a growing community and GitHub stars, Super Tokens is gaining traction due to its focus on self-hosting, native integration, and open source accessibility.

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