Story Protocol: Tokenizing Intelligence Into Programmable IP Assets - Jason Zhao

In this episode of Epicenter, Friederike Ernst interviews Jason Zhao, co-founder of Story Protocol, about their blockchain-based solution to the inefficiencies in the IP market. Jason discusses the current pain points of IP management, such as high transaction costs and lack of transparency, and how Story Protocol aims to address these by creating a global, transparent, and programmable market for IP. He explains the technical stack behind Story, including its own layer one blockchain optimized for graph traversal and IP validation, and the "Programmable IP License" legal framework. The conversation covers how Story Protocol handles IP rights enforcement, interoperability with other blockchains, and the shift from traditional IP systems to on-chain models, as well as the roadmap for Story, focusing on public mainnet launch, AI partnerships, and government collaborations.