> First of all, the kernel BPF implementation is GPLv2, which means you cannot rip out the runtime and embed it in your userspace code unless you are able to distribute your userspace software as GPLv2

mmm right, should've thought of that.

> What you are looking for is a really interesting possibility but would require a significant software engineering effort.

thanks for the info, i appreciate it, and it gives me a bit to chew on.