
Story Protocol is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain that transforms intellectual property (IP) into programmable assets, enabling seamless control and monetization of IP in the AI-driven economy. The platform allows users to tokenize, fractionalize, and monetize their IP, creating a global market for AI training and remixing. With features like automated royalty flows and programmable licensing, Story Protocol positions itself at the forefront of the AI agent economy, facilitating transactions and ensuring fair compensation for creators. Its ecosystem includes applications like Magma, Mahojin, and Sekai, which leverage Story's technology to enhance ownership and collaboration in digital content creation.

Story Protocol is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain that transforms intellectual property (IP) into programmable assets, enabling seamless control and monetization of IP in the AI-driven economy. The platform allows users to tokenize, fractionalize, and monetize their IP, creating a global market for AI training and remixing. With features like automated royalty flows and programmable licensing, Story Protocol positions itself at the forefront of the AI agent economy, facilitating transactions and ensuring fair compensation for creators. Its ecosystem includes applications like Magma, Mahojin, and Sekai, which leverage Story's technology to enhance ownership and collaboration in digital content creation.
What: Layer 1 blockchain that tokenizes and programs intellectual property for on-chain licensing, royalties, and monetization
Founded: 2022
HQ: Bellevue, Washington
Recent raise: $80M Series B (Aug 2024) led by Andreessen Horowitz
Total reported funding: $134.3M
Employee count: 124
IP rights management, creator monetization, and licensing infrastructure for AI and digital content.
2022
Web3 / Blockchain / Intellectual Property Infrastructure
$80,000,000
Round reported to bring total raised to roughly $140M and value the company near $2.25B
“Has participation from prominent crypto and institutional investors including Andreessen Horowitz (lead), Polychain Capital, and others”