Ownership certificates for local-first software.
Freehold is a local-first ownership certificate and activation system used by NetaGig software. It is part of the licensing model behind products like Command Dictate, not a public standalone product yet.
NetaGig Freehold currently powers licensing and activation for Command Dictate.
What would software ownership look like if it behaved more like ownership again?
NetaGig Freehold explores that question through local-first ownership certificates, offline-capable activation, and licensing models designed around durable possession rather than permanent account dependence.
The project was built first for NetaGig software, but the broader idea is bigger: independent developers should have practical ways to sell software, tools, and digital artifacts without forcing every customer into a subscription or cloud account.
The name "Freehold" references historical freehold ownership: possession without ongoing tenancy or lease dependence. The project applies a similar philosophy to software ownership and licensing.
Interested in local-first ownership models? Contact NetaGig Systems.
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