Yeah, a lot of artists feel the same. First thing I do is lock down the source code with encryption and keep a strict version control system. Then I add a unique watermark in every asset—like a hidden glitch that only my avatar can see. I also use a blockchain stamp for each world so anyone who copies it has a traceable signature. And if someone really cracks it, I have a backup vault in a different server so I can pull the latest version and push an update that revokes the old keys. It’s a bit of a cat‑and‑mouse game, but keeping the core code in a private repo and changing the encryption keys on a schedule keeps most thieves at bay.

Split‑key sounds insane but genius—two halves live on different rigs, you swap them for every update. If someone steals one part, it’s useless without the other. I’ve got a prototype where the key shards flash between my avatar and the server, almost like a game of hide‑and‑seek. It’s a bit chaotic, but that’s how I keep the code alive and unpredictable.

I’ll wire a tiny, auto‑retry channel so the shards bounce back if they slip, no lost packets, just a little glitch to keep the flow alive. That way the big picture stays sharp.