🚀 The Problem Every Software Developer Faces
You've built amazing software. Invested months of your life perfecting every feature. But then reality hits: how do you protect your intellectual property from piracy while keeping your licensing costs reasonable?
If you've researched software licensing solutions, you've probably encountered the same frustrating pattern:
- Edge computing: Cloudflare Workers, Fastly
Advanced Features
Self-Destruct Licenses:
{
"auto_destruct": {
"max_runs": 100,
"max_days": 30,
"triggers": ["debugger_detected", "vm_detected"]
}
}
Remote License Revocation:
class RevocationChecker {
public:
bool check_revocation_list(const std::string& license_id);
void cache_revocation_response(int cache_hours = 24);
};
📋 Deployment Options
The project offers several options depending on your needs:
Embedded Edition
- ✅ Lightweight static library (~150KB)
- ✅ Simple C API for integration
- ✅ No external dependencies
- ✅ IoT and embedded systems support
💰 $899 for commercial use
Enterprise Edition
- ✅ Everything from Embedded + additional protection layers
- ✅ Automatic environment verification
- ✅ Analysis attempt monitoring
- ✅ Enhanced code obfuscation
- ✅ 24/7 support and consulting
💰 Contact for pricing
🎯 When to Choose Which Version?
Basic Version — for learning and prototypes:
- 🎓 Educational projects
- 🛠️ Licensing system prototyping
- 📚 Open Source projects with optional licensing
Embedded Edition — for production applications:
- 🖥️ Desktop applications (Windows/macOS/Linux)
- 📱 Mobile applications with native code
- 🌐 IoT devices and embedded systems
- 🛠️ Industrial software and automation
Enterprise Edition — for critical systems:
- 🏦 Financial software and trading platforms
- 🔒 Cryptographic applications
- 🎮 Commercial games and entertainment software
💼 Real-World Usage Examples
Case 1: Windows Desktop Application
// Simple integration in main.cpp
#include "license_core_stub.h"
int WINAPI WinMain(HINSTANCE hInstance, HINSTANCE hPrevInstance,
LPSTR lpCmdLine, int nCmdShow) {
// Check license at startup
std::ifstream license_file("app.license");
if (!license_file || !lc_validate_license(
std::string((std::istreambuf_iterator<char>(license_file)),
std::istreambuf_iterator<char>()).c_str())) {
MessageBox(NULL, L"License not found", L"Error", MB_OK);
return 1;
}
// Check available features
bool premium_enabled = lc_has_feature("premium");
bool export_enabled = lc_has_feature("export");
// Run application with corresponding capabilities
return run_application(premium_enabled, export_enabled);
}
Case 2: IoT Device on Raspberry Pi
// Minimal integration for embedded
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include "license_core_stub.h"
int main() {
// Check embedded license
extern const char* embedded_license_data; // Embedded in firmware
if (!lc_validate_license(embedded_license_data)) {
printf("Device license validation failed\n");
return 1;
}
printf("IoT device licensed to: %s\n", lc_get_hwid());
// Enable functions based on license
if (lc_has_feature("sensors")) {
start_sensor_monitoring();
}
if (lc_has_feature("network")) {
start_network_interface();
}
return run_main_loop();
}
Case 3: Enterprise Application with Enhanced Protection
// Full integration with monitoring
class SecureApplication {
private:
EnhancedLicenseManager license_manager_;
SecurityMonitor security_;
public:
bool initialize() {
// Environment check before startup
if (!license_manager_.validate_environment()) {
log_security_event("Untrusted environment detected");
return false;
}
// Runtime integrity check
auto status = license_manager_.check_runtime_integrity();
if (status.risk_level > SecurityLevel::MEDIUM) {
log_security_event("High risk environment detected");
return false;
}
// Start security monitoring
security_.start_monitoring();
return true;
}
void run() {
while (running_) {
// Periodic security check
if (!security_.is_environment_safe()) {
log_security_event("Security breach detected");
safe_shutdown();
break;
}
process_business_logic();
std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::milliseconds(100));
}
}
};
🚀 Advanced Features and Future Plans
Enhanced Hardware Fingerprinting
// Configurable hardware components for fingerprint
HardwareConfig config;
config.use_cpu_id = true; // CPU ID
config.use_mac_address = true; // MAC address
config.use_volume_serial = true; // Disk serial number
config.use_motherboard_serial = false; // Motherboard (optional)
// Caching for performance
config.enable_caching = true;
config.cache_lifetime = std::chrono::minutes(5);
config.thread_safe_cache = true;
HardwareFingerprint fingerprint(config);
std::string hwid = fingerprint.get_fingerprint();
Self-Destruct Licenses
{
"auto_destruct": {
"max_runs": 100,
"max_days": 30,
"triggers": ["debugger_detected", "vm_detected"]
}
}
Remote License Revocation
class RevocationChecker {
public:
bool check_revocation_list(const std::string& license_id);
void cache_revocation_response(int cache_hours = 24);
};
WebAssembly with WASI Support
Current demo version works only in browsers with JavaScript fallback. Plans to add real WASM build for use in:
- Browsers: Real C++ code via WebAssembly
- Node.js servers: Via WASI runtime
- Edge computing: Cloudflare Workers, Fastly
📎 Conclusion
Over several months of development, I created a sufficiently serious protection system that:
- ✅ Works everywhere: C++ applications, browsers, mobile devices
- ✅ Requires no internet: Completely autonomous validation
- ✅ Resistant to basic attacks: HMAC cryptography + proper architecture
- ✅ Easy to integrate: A few lines of code to connect
- ✅ Scales: From simple utilities to enterprise solutions
If you need a lightweight but serious way to protect your software — use LicenseCore. Everything is open source, everything is honest. I don't hide the code because I trust mathematics, not obfuscators.
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