Some websites offer to decode ionCube files for a fee ($10–$50 per file). These services use one of two methods:
Yes, slightly. Decoding adds a few milliseconds per request. For high-traffic sites, use opcache (with the loader loaded first) to cache the decoded bytecode. ioncube decoder php 7.2
Migration strategy (safe upgrade path off PHP 7.2): Some websites offer to decode ionCube files for