1. Tokenization and Abstract Syntax Tree (AST)
The PHP source code is first read and tokenized. We then build an AST, allowing us to analyze and transform the code structure without losing logic.
Learn exactly how your proprietary PHP code is secured using our custom encoding engine.
The PHP source code is first read and tokenized. We then build an AST, allowing us to analyze and transform the code structure without losing logic.
The AST is compiled into proprietary, highly-obfuscated byte-code. This format is non-reversible and is optimized for speed by bypassing standard PHP compilation steps at runtime.
A minimal loader component is added to the encrypted file. When executed, this component verifies the license key and then runs the protected byte-code using a lightweight custom extension.