[media-types] [IANA #1434961] application/vnd.ghostrea lm.ghost

Hi Alexey,

Sending a reminder for this request from October 31st.

thanks,
Amanda

On Fri Oct 31 05:04:29 2025, amanda.baber wrote:
> Hi Alexey,
> 
> Would you be able to review this one by November 13th?
> 
> thanks,
> Amanda
> 
> =====
> 
> Name: Simon Smithers
> 
> Email: [email protected]
> 
> Media type name: application
> 
> Media subtype name: vnd.ghostrealm.ghost
> 
> Required parameters: N/A.
> 
> Optional parameters: version: Format version (e.g., version=1.0)
> 
> Encoding considerations: binary
> 
> Ghost files contain encrypted binary data and must be transmitted
> without modification. Base64 encoding is recommended for text-based
> protocols.
> 
> Security considerations: Ghost files do not contain executable
> content. All content is encrypted using AES-256-GCM with integrity
> verification. Files include cryptographic signatures to prevent
> tampering. Malformed files are rejected at parse time. Format requires
> application-level access control for decryption keys.
> 
> Security implementation details are proprietary and covered by pending
> patent applications. Full technical disclosure is available only
> through appropriate licensing channels.
> 
> Interoperability considerations: Ghost files are cross-platform
> compatible and can be opened on:
> 
> - macOS (10.15+)
> - Windows (10+)
> - iOS (14+)
> - Android (10+)
> - Web browsers (via WebAssembly)
> 
> Files require Ghost Reader application or licensed compatible
> software.
> 
> Published specification: https://theghostrealm.com/specification
> 
> Implementation requires licensing agreement. Format uses proprietary
> security technology protected by pending patents.
> 
> Applications which use this media:
> 
> Ghost Reader (content viewer)
> Ghost Foundry (content creation tool)
> Compatible licensed applications
> 
> Designed for secure distribution of video, audio, documents, and
> interactive content across entertainment, education, enterprise, and
> government sectors.
> 
> Fragment identifier considerations: N/A
> 
> Restrictions on usage: Implementation requires licensing. Format uses
> proprietary security technology protected by pending patents.
> 
> Provisional registration? (standards tree only): No
> 
> Additional information:
> 
> 1. Deprecated alias names for this type: N/A
> 2. Magic number(s): First 4 bytes: 47 48 53 54 (ASCII "GHST")
> 3. File extension(s): .ghost
> 4. Macintosh file type code: GHST
> 5. Object Identifiers: N/A
> 
> General Comments: This registration establishes the
> application/vnd.ghostrealm.ghost MIME type for The Ghost Realm secure
> content distribution format. Implementation requires licensing due to
> proprietary security architecture covered by pending patent
> applications.
> 
> Format designed for cross-platform encrypted distribution of video,
> audio, documents, and interactive content with device binding and
> access control capabilities.
> 
> Person to contact for further information:
> 
> 1. Name: Simon Smithers
> 2. Email: [email protected]
> 
> Intended usage: COMMON
> 
> Format uses proprietary security technology protected by pending
> patents. Full specification available to licensed implementers,
> security researchers (coordinated disclosure program), and standards
> bodies (under NDA).
> 
> Author/Change controller: The Ghost Realm
> PO Box 1221
> Broadway
> NSW 2007
> Australia
> 
> Email: [email protected]

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