nodelock
Nodelock is a term primarily used in the context of software licensing and digital rights management. It refers to a security mechanism that ties a software license to a specific hardware device, most commonly a computer. This binding is typically achieved through a unique hardware identifier, such as a MAC address, CPU ID, or motherboard serial number.
When a software application is nodelocked, it will only function on the particular hardware it was originally
The purpose of nodelocking is to enforce license agreements and protect intellectual property. It is often