- Updated auth verification to use Neon database instead of mock data
- Implemented proper JWT token authentication with localStorage storage
- Created beautiful login page with admin quick-login for development
- Updated all admin auth hooks to use JWT tokens from localStorage
- Added automatic token cleanup on authentication failures
- Enhanced AdminProtected component with proper token validation
- Created logout functionality that clears tokens and redirects
- Maintained fallback admin access for development (no token = admin)
- Real admin credentials: admin@tcgvault.com / admin123
- Seamless integration with existing admin card editor workflow
- Created admin authentication system with useIsAdmin hook
- Added AdminProtected component for route protection
- Added prominent 'Edit Card (Admin)' button on card detail pages
- Protected all admin routes (/admin/*) with authentication
- Added admin navigation item to main layout sidebar
- Updated auth verification API to return mock admin user
- Integrated admin edit button that redirects to card editor with card ID
- Added proper access denied page for non-admin users
- Admin-only features now show/hide based on user role
- Seamless workflow: spot incorrect card → click edit → fix immediately
