CRITICAL REVENUE PROTECTION: Fix $0 recurring revenue by enforcing BZZZ licensing
This commit implements Phase 2A license enforcement, transforming BZZZ from having zero
license validation to comprehensive revenue protection integrated with KACHING license authority.
KEY BUSINESS IMPACT:
• PREVENTS unlimited free usage - BZZZ now requires valid licensing to operate
• ENABLES real-time license control - licenses can be suspended immediately via KACHING
• PROTECTS against license sharing - unique cluster IDs bind licenses to specific deployments
• ESTABLISHES recurring revenue foundation - licensing is now technically enforced
CRITICAL FIXES:
1. Setup Manager Revenue Protection (api/setup_manager.go):
- FIXED: License data was being completely discarded during setup (line 2085)
- NOW: License data is extracted, validated, and saved to configuration
- IMPACT: Closes $0 recurring revenue loophole - licenses are now required for deployment
2. Configuration System Integration (pkg/config/config.go):
- ADDED: Complete LicenseConfig struct with KACHING integration fields
- ADDED: License validation in config validation pipeline
- IMPACT: Makes licensing a core requirement, not optional
3. Runtime License Enforcement (main.go):
- ADDED: License validation before P2P node initialization (line 175)
- ADDED: Fail-closed design - BZZZ exits if license validation fails
- ADDED: Grace period support for offline operations
- IMPACT: Prevents unlicensed BZZZ instances from starting
4. KACHING License Authority Integration:
- REPLACED: Mock license validation (hardcoded BZZZ-2025-DEMO-EVAL-001)
- ADDED: Real-time KACHING API integration for license activation
- ADDED: Cluster ID generation for license binding
- IMPACT: Enables centralized license management and immediate suspension
5. Frontend License Validation Enhancement:
- UPDATED: License validation UI to indicate KACHING integration
- MAINTAINED: Existing UX while adding revenue protection backend
- IMPACT: Users now see real license validation, not mock responses
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
• Version bump: 1.0.8 → 1.1.0 (significant license enforcement features)
• Fail-closed security design: System stops rather than degrading on license issues
• Unique cluster ID generation prevents license sharing across deployments
• Grace period support (24h default) for offline/network issue scenarios
• Comprehensive error handling and user guidance for license issues
TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
• Test that BZZZ refuses to start without valid license configuration
• Verify license data is properly saved during setup (no longer discarded)
• Test KACHING integration for license activation and validation
• Confirm cluster ID uniqueness and license binding
DEPLOYMENT IMPACT:
• Existing BZZZ deployments will require license configuration on next restart
• Setup process now enforces license validation before deployment
• Invalid/missing licenses will prevent BZZZ startup (revenue protection)
This implementation establishes the foundation for recurring revenue by making
valid licensing technically required for BZZZ operation.
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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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