What is LicenseDNS?
LicenseDNS enables software vendors to implement licensing using DNSSEC. To validate a license, send a DNS query to any DNS server and receive cryptographically verified license data. All platforms and langauges are supported.
Problem
Software vendors currently rely on traditional licensing systems that require platform-specific implementations and lack built-in cryptographic verification. Platform-specific implementations and lack of built-in cryptographic verification lead to fragmented solutions, security vulnerabilities, and compatibility issues across languages and environments.
Solution
A DNS-based licensing tool that enables vendors to implement cryptographically verified software licensing via DNSSEC. Users can validate licenses by querying any DNS server, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and eliminating the need for custom libraries or infrastructure.
Customers
Software developers, SaaS companies, and enterprise IT teams managing software distribution, licensing, and compliance across multiple platforms and languages.
Unique Features
Leverages DNSSEC for cryptographic verification without requiring custom code, supports all programming languages/platforms via standard DNS queries, and operates without vendor lock-in or centralized servers.
User Comments
Simplifies cross-platform license validation
Eliminates dependency on third-party libraries
Secure DNSSEC integration
Reduces licensing infrastructure costs
Universal compatibility
Traction
Newly launched on ProductHunt (specific metrics unavailable), targets the $11B+ software licensing market. Founder active in developer communities with prior infrastructure tool experience.
Market Size
The global software licensing market was valued at $11.2 billion in 2023, projected to grow at 8.4% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research).
