In this insightful video, "MERN Authentication Tutorial #5 - JSON Web Tokens (theory)," you'll explore the essential theory behind JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) and how they are a fundamental component of user authentication in MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) stack development. This tutorial delves into the concepts of JWTs, explaining their role in secure user authentication, authorization, and data transmission. By watching this video, you'll gain a solid theoretical foundation in understanding how JWTs work, which is crucial for implementing an effective and secure authentication system in your MERN application. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this video will help you grasp the core principles of JWTs for web application security.