Warez
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0xf3efe982fe0563c2e03a241062dab85535d6b48f3f2e3ed5a1e9126224532d74
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chain-registered
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This record has a CopyrightID on CopyrightChains and no confirmed Bitcoin attestation that verifies against this record, so no OTS fields are served. Verification establishes record integrity only. It says nothing about who made the work, who holds rights in it, or when it was made.
Warez refers to pirated software or other copyrighted digital media—such as video games, movies, music, and e-books—illegally distributed online, often after bypassing digital rights management (DRM). The term, derived from "software", is pronounced like "wares" (). Warez is typically shared via peer-to-peer networks, file-hosting services, and IRC. The global community involved is known as The Scene. Warez culture dates back to the 1980s and remains embedded in online communities. Its distribution generally violates copyright law and continues to raise legal and ethical concerns.
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