What Can Story Protocol Actually Do For IP?

Apr 1, 2025

Jason Zhao, Co-founder of Story Protocol, brings his AI and blockchain expertise to the conversation. He discusses how Story Protocol transforms intellectual property into programmable assets, revolutionizing licensing and protection. Zhao emphasizes the importance of blockchain in creating an efficient IP marketplace, enhancing revenue for creators. He also touches on collaborations with notable figures like David Goyer and explores the potential of AI to redefine IP management and revenue streams in the evolving digital landscape.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

The Intersection of AI and Blockchain: A Philosophical Exploration

04:38 • 4min

Revolutionizing IP: The Blockchain Potential

08:09 • 11min

Exploring Intellectual Property in the Digital Age

19:37 • 3min

Revolutionizing IP Management with AI

22:40 • 12min

Unlocking IP Monetization Through Innovative Platforms

34:22 • 5min

Tokenizing Intellectual Property in Adult Content

39:19 • 8min

Unlocking Intellectual Property: The Role of the IP Portal in Story Protocol

47:23 • 4min

Jason Zhao is the CoFounder at Story Protocol.

In this episode, we explore how Story Protocol aims to turn IP (intellectual property) into programmable, onchain assets, enabling creators and even AI agents, to register, protect, and license IP more efficiently.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
5:38 - Jason’s background + founding Story
15:49 - Why blockchain is essential to Story markets for IP?
19:37 - Sponsor break
20:14 - How David Goyer behind The Dark Knight Trilogy is using Story
26:13 - Pitching Story to Hollywood creators
29:02 - How UGC could benefit from Story
34:15 - How we as podcast creators could use Story
38:22 - Sponsor break
39:18 - How the adult film industry might use Story
44:33 - Challenges of launching a token
47:50 - Closing + Story IP Portal

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► Story website: https://www.story.foundation/
► Story on X: https://x.com/StoryProtocol
► Jason on X: https://x.com/jasonjzhao

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