Clerk, an authentication provider, is reimagining authentication for the frontend cloud, which prioritizes performance over traditional backend architecture. By leveraging edge-native auth, Clerk enables faster app development, better user experiences, and powerful composability through its use of framework-specific SDKs, JSON web tokens (JWTs), and stateless session management. This approach streamlines developer experience, reduces regulatory burden, and empowers developers to create secure, efficient, and user-friendly applications that take advantage of the frontend cloud's edge compute capabilities.