🔓 Freedom to Tinker Is Non-Negotiable
As a developer, hacker, and lover of all things open-source, I believe that every user should have the **right to pop the hood** on their tech. That’s why I license my projects under the GNU General Public License v3.
🚫 The Threat: Tivoization
Some companies try to lock down hardware so that even if you *have* the source code, you can't actually run your own modified version on your own device. This shady practice is called tivoization — and it turns “open source” into a half-truth.
GPLv3 stops this cold. If someone distributes software to you under GPLv3, they must also provide the keys, instructions, or technical details necessary for you to *install your changes*. No secrets. No locked boxes.
🔐 Crypto Isn’t the Enemy — Control Is
The GPLv3 doesn't hate cryptography. It supports using cryptographic verification for **your benefit**, like ensuring your downloads are safe. But it blocks vendors from using crypto to prevent you from controlling your own device. It's about **who holds the keys** — and with GPLv3, it’s you.
🔥 Why It Matters to Me (and You)
I chose GPLv3 because I want you to:
- 🛠️ Modify your tools
- 🧪 Learn by breaking and rebuilding
- 💡 Share improvements with the community
- 🚫 Never be locked out of your own tech
Whether you’re modding a ROM, tweaking an app, or reverse-engineering for fun, **you deserve to own your digital tools**, not just rent them.
That’s the spirit behind every line of code I write at DragonX — and GPLv3 is the shield that protects it.
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