Be cautious of using or seeking license keys from unauthorized sources. Not only can this violate licensing agreements, but it can also expose your infrastructure to risks.
Rumors had been swirling in the Homelab forums for weeks. Broadcom had tightened the screws on licensing, and the "Free Version" was becoming a relic of the past. Elias didn't just want the software; he wanted to see if the community had found a way to keep the spirit of open experimentation alive.