Cloudflare Stock Crashes, Devs Just Hope Their API Tokens Still Work

Cloudflare, a leading cloud services provider, has experienced a significant disruption to its operations, causing widespread outages and disruptions to numerous websites and online services. The company, founded in 2009 by Matthew Prince, Michelle Zatlyn, and Lee Holloway, is known for its content delivery network, security, and domain name system services. On a recent date, the company's network crashed, affecting thousands of websites, including major brands and online platforms. The outage was reportedly caused by a technical issue, which was quickly identified and resolved by Cloudflare's engineering team. The incident highlights the importance of robust infrastructure and redundancy in cloud computing, as well as the potential risks and consequences of relying on a single provider. With over 25 million internet properties using its services, Cloudflare's outage has significant implications for the online industry, underscoring the need for reliable and resilient cloud infrastructure to support the growing demands of online businesses and users.