Features
Password-as-License
The decryption password is the license. Buy it, own it, use it forever
No Key Servers
Nothing to hack, nothing to shut down. Decryption happens locally
100% to Artists
No platform fees, no middlemen. Sell on Gumroad, your own site, anywhere
Host Anywhere
Encrypted files are just files. CDN, S3, IPFS - your choice
Installation
# Using the Borg CLI
borg smsg encrypt --input album.zip --password "PURCHASE-CODE-123" --output album.smsg
# Buyer decrypts
borg smsg decrypt --input album.smsg --password "PURCHASE-CODE-123"Usage
Artist Workflow
1. Create content (album, video, ebook)
2. Encrypt with Borg: borg smsg encrypt -p "LICENSE-KEY"
3. Host encrypted file anywhere (S3, CDN, own server)
4. Sell passwords via Gumroad, Ko-fi, own shop
5. Buyer downloads encrypted file + uses password
No key server. No DRM service. No 30% cut.Why It Works
Traditional DRM tries to prevent copying. This accepts that copying happens and makes the password the product. The file is worthless without the password. The password is easy to share but also easy to change per-customer for tracking.
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