Show HN: I built ephemeral authentication – no tokens, just vanishing proofs
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I built a React authentication library that eliminates tokens entirely. Instead of hackable JWT tokens that last for hours, it uses ephemeral cryptographic proofs that vanish after each request.
*The Problem:* Token theft gives attackers hours of access *The Solution:* Single-use sessions that self-destruct after one action
*Live Demo:* [your-render-link-here] *npm:* poof-auth-react
*How it works:* 1. Request ephemeral challenge (one-time math problem) 2. Solve challenge → get ephemeral session 3. Session vanishes after use - hackers get nothing!
*Features:* - No tokens to steal or manage - Quantum-resistant cryptography - Simple React API - TypeScript support
Perfect timing given recent token breaches and supply chain attacks. Would love feedback from the HN community!
The author presents a new React authentication library that uses ephemeral cryptographic proofs instead of tokens, eliminating the risk of token theft, and invites feedback from the HN community.
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