The integration of Web3 and generative artificial intelligence (AIGC) is creating a revolution in content creation, allowing everyone to easily create high-quality works. However, in this era of unprecedented prosperity of user-generated content (UGC), creators are still troubled by traditional pain points such as slow confirmation and protection of rights, copyright fragmentation, and unfair distribution of benefits . To this end, Story builds a programmable IP layer to enable creators to independently set on-chain rules and break through the shackles of traditional copyright protection. In this decentralized global intellectual property asset library, creators can not only protect their works efficiently, but also continue to increase value through a transparent and collaborative ecosystem, and jointly promote the Renaissance on the chain.
In order to let more people understand Story's vision and technological innovation, Story Network and TinTinLand successfully held the "Story China Tour" series of events in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Shanghai in January 2025. The three events were held on January 10, 11 and 14, attracting more than 5,000 participants. Due to venue limitations, not all applicants were invited to attend, so TinTinLand specially compiled the highlights of the event so that everyone who follows Story can experience this feast of technology and innovation .
Before the event started, the organizers carefully prepared a sign-in session for everyone and provided participants with a wealth of lucky draw opportunities . A fun tattoo session was also specially set up on site, allowing participants to feel the relaxed and happy atmosphere before the event officially started.
The birth and vision of Story
Redefining IP value: from fixed to dynamic
The birth of Story began with a reflection on the limitations of the existing IP copyright system. The current IP system originated from the era of printing. Although it has gone through multiple stages of development, from books and art to radio, film, television, and social media, its core logic has always emphasized "fixedness". With the rapid development of the Internet and the rise of generative AI, the static attributes of IP cannot meet the needs of modern society for high mobility and networking. Story's mission is to transform IP from a "static, locked" asset to a "dynamic, programmable" resource through technical means and innovative ideas, allowing it to flow and increase in value in an open network.
Stimulating creativity and network collaboration: an open ecosystem for IP
In the traditional IP system, the relationship between creators and fans is relatively fragmented, and content dissemination relies on one-way authorization and licensing. Story is committed to building an open network of multi-party interactions , in which creators and fans can jointly promote the dissemination and value growth of IP. Fans are not only consumers of content, but can also participate in the value-added of IP by contributing ideas, remixing content, and collaborative creation . On-chain technology provides a transparent and efficient infrastructure for this process. Each use or adaptation of content can automatically execute revenue distribution through smart contracts, allowing all participants to share value.
Cross-border technology empowerment: the integration of blockchain and AI
Story uses blockchain technology and generative AI to completely change the way IP is empowered. Blockchain provides underlying support for rights confirmation, circulation, and revenue distribution, allowing IP assets to be separated from centralized platforms and truly achieve open flow . Generative AI provides creators with more efficient creative tools to help quickly generate content and combine the creative process with IP assetization. This technological integration has enabled IP to develop from a single cultural product to a multi-dimensional, dynamic ecological carrier , carrying the interactive needs of cross-platform and diverse users, while also increasing the breadth of IP dissemination and commercial value.
By redefining the value of IP, building an open and collaborative ecosystem, and multi-dimensional innovation enabled by technology, Story is pushing the IP system towards a new future and injecting continuous power and vitality into the cultural industry in the era of generative AI.
Story core function: efficient and open IP collaboration platform
DevRel Tim from Story introduced the core functions of Story Network in detail at the event, including IP graph processing, royalty distribution, and globally compatible licensing and royalty tokens . Story Network proposes a modular solution that combines the advantages of EVM and Cosmos to form a flexible blockchain structure. This design enables users to operate seamlessly in the existing tool ecosystem and supports future scalability functions. By supporting the addition of IP-specific functions (such as prediction machines and automated dispute resolution), Story Network has greatly improved the liquidity and management efficiency of IP assets .
IP Graph Precompilation: Improving Performance and Efficiency
Story sharing guest Tim compared the efficiency of EVM and Story VM in handling IP remix and royalty distribution. EVM is inefficient in handling complex IPs due to the limit on the number of remix parent IPs (gas usage reaches the upper limit after 670 parent IPs). Story VM optimizes graph traversal through customized pre-compilation technology, and its gas usage remains constant even when handling more than 1,000 parent IPs. This technological breakthrough makes the management and operation of large-scale IP assets more economical and efficient, while significantly reducing the technical burden on developers.
Global IP Interoperability: Decentralized Mobility Integration
Tim from Story also emphasized how Story Network can achieve global liquidity integration of IP in a multi-chain environment . For example, it supports IP management on different blockchains such as Lens on Polygon and Pudgy on ETH. This integration is not limited to IP on the chain, but also includes the IPFi ecosystem and atomic IP remix . Through this interoperability, Story Network provides a unified and efficient platform for global IP creators and users to maximize the value of IP.
Modular blockchain architecture: flexibility and future scalability
Tim further explained the modular architecture of Story Network. By supporting EIP-4844 and other EIPs, Story Network can achieve efficient transaction processing and switch to the most advanced consensus algorithm based on future technological developments. This architecture is also fully compatible with existing EVM and Cosmos development tools, allowing developers to easily get started and maximize the use of existing ecological resources.
Frontier Applications of Graph and Vector Databases
In the future, Story Network will optimize IP graph traversal and calculation, and enhance IP-related reasoning and training capabilities through AI. Story Network plans to build a graph/vector database on the client execution side to further improve system efficiency. In addition, through validator-level IP logic management and native IP prediction machine, Story Network can automatically handle disputes and ensure the security of the blockchain . The combination of these features will make Story Network an important infrastructure to support future cultural and technological development.
ATCP/IP: Intelligent Intellectual Property Transaction Protocol
Concept and technical architecture
ATCP/IP is an innovative intellectual property transaction protocol system designed to support autonomous transactions and authorizations of intellectual property . With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the amount and value of AI-generated content are increasing day by day, and the circulation of intellectual property rights is becoming more and more complicated. The emergence of ATCP/IP provides an innovative solution to this problem. By combining on-chain smart contracts with off-chain legal frameworks, it not only realizes a credible and transparent transaction process, but also takes into account the dual needs of technology and compliance.
From the perspective of technical architecture, ATCP/IP adopts a modular design approach . In the operating logic of ATCP/IP, both parties initiate and complete the authorization request for intellectual property rights through an agent. The entire process includes five key steps: the agent first makes an authorization request , and then the two parties negotiate and reach an agreement on the terms of the license . Next, the system generates a digital license on the blockchain as a certificate of the agreement. The actual content of the intellectual property is delivered to the requesting party through a secure channel, and the transaction records are permanently stored in the blockchain to ensure the traceability of the entire process. This design greatly reduces the risks and transaction costs of human operations through intelligence and automation.
Improve efficiency and expand application scenarios
Compared with traditional intellectual property transaction methods, ATCP/IP has shown significant advantages. The first is a high degree of autonomy and transparency . Traditional transactions need to rely on intermediaries, which is not only time-consuming and expensive, but also may have the risk of information asymmetry. Under the framework of ATCP/IP, all transaction records are public and auditable, reducing the cost of trust . The second is efficiency and interoperability . The protocol can support seamless collaboration between multiple agents, which enables intellectual property transactions to cover a wider range of scenarios. Coupled with the scalability of smart contracts , the application prospects of ATCP/IP are far more than the existing intellectual property market, and can be expanded to more fields.
ATCP/IP also has great potential in its use cases . For example, in content licensing , it can simplify the process, allowing platforms to quickly obtain the required copyrights based on predefined terms; in dynamic licensing , it can support the instant generation of personalized agreements to meet specific needs, such as the authorization of algorithms or the use of artistic styles. In addition, it can also support creators to collaborate on their works and share the benefits fairly through a multi-party income distribution mechanism . The design of ATCP/IP not only focuses on improving efficiency in the present, but also paves the way for building a decentralized intellectual property market driven by intelligent agents in the future.
The significance of this protocol goes far beyond the technology itself. It is a typical case of the combination of blockchain and artificial intelligence, showing how to use decentralized technology to reshape traditional industries. ATCP/IP not only makes intellectual property transactions safer and more efficient, but also depicts a future full of possibilities for us: an ecosystem run by intelligent agents, in which intellectual property rights flow freely without relying on traditional institutions, truly maximizing the value of decentralization.
Roundtable discussion: Future prospects of AI technology and IP fields
After the theme sharing event, the roundtable discussion officially started. The three events invited guests from Virtuals, PipeX, Spotlight, Top Hat, Phala, Primus, Initiate Capital, Loudr, Foresight News, MetaStone Group, IOSG Ventures, and Metalpha to discuss the combination of AI technology and the IP field and their outlook for 2025. The participants had a heated discussion on the potential of AI Agent in intellectual property management, focusing on the fields of creation, protection, and circulation.
Weekee, co-founder of Virtuals, shared with everyone the major changes that AI Agent has brought to business, teams, and activities, and expressed his own views on who will be the "NVIDIA" of the AI Agent version. Snoopy, a core contributor of PipeX, explained the key role of decentralized finance in the tokenization and assetization of intellectual property rights, focusing on how AI technology can bring innovative opportunities to this process. Jett, COO of Spotlight, explained in detail the key role played by AI Agent in the memecoin launch platform that combines social elements and IP support.
As the AI Agent launchpad that has attracted much attention in the Solana ecosystem, Patricia, founder of Top Hat , talked about the biggest challenges encountered by the project and looked forward to new plans for the future. Loudr shared the great potential of AI technology in music copyright management. Phala Chief Researcher Shelven discussed with everyone how AI Agent can be combined with privacy computing technology to jointly provide innovative solutions for the management, authorization and data protection of intellectual property rights. Xavier, co-founder of Primus, shared how the combination of AI technology and privacy protection technology (such as zkTLS) can provide more efficient and secure solutions for the transaction, protection and circulation of intellectual property rights on decentralized platforms.
🎉 Conclusion
In this era full of opportunities and challenges, Story's vision is not only to protect the rights of creators, but also to redefine the value and possibilities of IP through the power of technology, and lead global creators into a freer and more innovative future. With the successful conclusion of the "Story China Tour" series of activities, Story's ideas and technologies will continue to inspire creators, developers and consumers around the world to participate in this decentralized on-chain Renaissance, promote the deep integration of Web3 and AI, and inject infinite vitality into the future of intellectual property.
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