JavaScript DRMs are Stupid and Useless
Summary
The article critically examines JavaScript-based DRM for a niche NSFW audio platform, arguing that client-side protections are inherently insecure. It details the technical challenges of DRM in the browser, analyzes a multi-version patch war that attempted to intercept decrypted audio via browser APIs, and concludes that hardware-backed TEEs are necessary for real protection, while acknowledging the friction JS-based DRM creates for creators and fans alike.