bcrypt is a Node.js library for securely hashing and verifying passwords using the bcrypt algorithm, which is specifically designed to be computationally expensive and resistant to brute-force attacks. Developers use it to safely store user passwords in databases and authenticate users without ever storing plaintext passwords, making it a standard choice for implementing password security in applications.

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