How to sell traditional software? Serial numbers are easy to crack, and account subscriptions are too centralized. Now, some people have come up with a new approach—combining NFTs with decentralized storage.



The core idea is this: the software installation package exists on a distributed network, but the actual executable library files are encrypted and encapsulated. When users buy the software, they are purchasing an NFT, and during runtime, wallet signatures are required for verification. Once verified, the network instantly releases the decryption keys, allowing the program to start the core library.

What's interesting about this approach? It directly embeds digital rights management logic into a decentralized network. When users resell the NFT, it means they lose usage rights, and the system automatically locks the decryption keys. One software can be protected by developers and freely resold by users, revitalizing the second-hand software market.

In simple terms, this is a fundamental overhaul of the software business model. "Owning software" finally returns to the true essence of ownership.
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