But clearly, it offers zero protection for creators, whose content can be bought and then freely distributed onwards.
Instead, the leak appears to be the result of a coordinated online effort by users to steal and share as much of the site's content as possible.
The database features the content of hundreds of creators organised by their screen names or pseudonyms.
They then shared the pilfered content with one another to form a gigantic free database.
As well as porn performers, sex workers and Instagram influencers use the site.
The twist is that OnlyFans claims that it hasn't been hacked.