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

Hi Alexey,

The requester's email address has started bouncing, so we're going to close this request for now. You can disregard this one.

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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