DRM is a lot more about manufacturers than consumers. This isn't a justification, but rather adding a wider view of the issue.
See the licensing costs here.
What is the cost for express processing?
$5,000 USD per "Multiplier".
What is the smallest number of Device Key sets that can be purchased?
The quantities and prices for key orders are listed below:
Description Cost (USD)
HDCP 1.x Transmitter or Receiver Key - Qty of 10,000 $2,000 USD
HDCP 1.x Transmitter or Receiver Key - Qty of 100,000 $5,000 USD
HDCP 1.x Transmitter or Receiver Key - Qty of 1,000,000 $10,000 USD
HDCP 2.x Annual Source Key Fee - Up to 100/year $500 USD
HDCP 2.x Annual Source Key Fee - Up to 1K per year $1,000 USD
HDCP 2.x Annual Source Key Fee - Up to 10K per year $2,000 USD
HDCP 2.x Annual Source Key Fee - Up to 100K per year $5,000 USD
HDCP 2.x Annual Source Key Fee - Up to 1M per year $10,000 USD
HDCP 2.x Annual Source Key Fee - For quantities over 1M per year $20,000 USD
HDCP 2.x Receiver Key - Qty of 10,000 $2,000 USD
HDCP 2.x Receiver Key - Qty of 100,000 $5,000 USD
HDCP 2.x Receiver Key - Qty of 1,000,000 $10,000 USD
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See the licensing costs here.
https://www.digital-cp.com/faqs