Library Lock
Restrict libraries to licensed applications
License contracts
A Library Lock contract restricts the use of a library to licensed applications.
This can be useful for protecting or monetizing your intellectual property.
Library owners
The library owner creates a contract to use their software
Software vendors
The vendor purchases a license, which includes:
- API keys for development
- The ability to register their applications with the library
- Rights to distribute the licensed library
End users
End users install the vendor's application, including:
- Application files
- Library files
- Application license (generated by the vendor)