#26 Bearer Tokens: From Briefcases to Browsers

This episode was inspired by Ozark: A crime drama where a financial advisor is pulled into the world of money laundering Ever wondered why simply holding a token grants you access—no passwords, no challenges, just pure possession? In this episode we trace the surprising journey of bearer tokens from their financial origins to the backbone of modern digital identity.Whether you’re architecting an OAuth flow, defending APIs, an Identity enthusiast, a historian, or simply curious about the mechanics behind that “Authorization: Bearer …” header, this episode will reshape your understanding of access control.Email: [email protected]: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-agnihotri/