Introducing the IP Portal
Story
25 March 2025
A Powerful Idea That Changes Everything
Great products aren’t just built. They’re designed to solve real problems in the simplest way possible. We believe that intellectual property (IP) should be easy to own, easy to share, and easy to monetize. But for too long, it’s been complicated. Legal friction, middlemen, and outdated systems have made IP feel like a privilege rather than a right.
With the rise of AI, the IP landscape has become even harder to navigate—billion-dollar lawsuits, endless fair use disputes, and creators left without clarity or control. IP monetization today, simply put, is a mess.
Story’s IP Portal—now in Open Beta—changes this. It’s the simplest, most powerful way to register, license, and monetize your IP onchain in minutes. What was once reserved for large corporations with deep pockets is now accessible to everyone. No legal headaches, no unnecessary fees—just you, your ideas, and a platform that lets you take control. It’s IP’s Kodak moment, powered by the world’s IP blockchain.
The IP Portal is the gateway that gives creators, developers, and businesses an intuitive way to claim ownership, define licensing terms, and generate revenue from their work. It’s built on Story’s blockchain, meaning ownership is transparent, licensing is automated, and transactions are trustless.
Why Your IP Matters
Intellectual property comes in countless forms; chances are you’re an IP owner yourself. From photos to posts, from art to science, IP is everywhere—and more valuable today than ever. IP is the most promising asset class of the future, driving industries from AI to entertainment. But until now, monetizing it has been costly, complex, or exploitative.
For decades, IP monetization has been complicated and inefficient, often favoring large institutions while limiting opportunities for independent creators. Story changes this by making IP ownership and monetization seamless and accessible for everyone—from individuals to major studios. The rise of AI, digital content, and the slow decline of established creator monetization models make IP ownership more critical than ever. Story ensures IP creators and businesses can finally take control.
Monetizing Your IP Within Minutes
On Story’s IP Portal, monetizing your IP can be done within minutes, offering both convenience and actual IP ownership. While there’s much more to come, here’s what you can do today:
Register Your IP: Claim ownership in seconds with a few clicks—all onchain.
Monetize With Licensing: License your IP instantly with pre-configured, legally enforceable smart contracts—no lawyers, no legal fees, no middlemen needed. Earn royalties every time your work is used.
Opt-in For AI Training: With Story, you can opt into AI training agreements for your work that compensate you fairly on your terms. After all, AI needs IP to train, and you deserve to be paid for it.
Browse & Remix IP (coming soon): Remix and collaborate on IP with automated attribution and revenue-sharing.
To dive in deeper and see how simple registering and monetizing with the IP Portal is, check out our dedicated IP Portal video series.
Cut the Middleman: A Free and Open Gateway For IP Owners
No take rates. No gatekeepers. Just direct earnings from your IP. Browsing, registering, licensing, remixing—all features of the IP portal are free. Unlike traditional platforms that charge high fees or limit distribution, Story empowers creators with full ownership and fair monetization. With Story’s IP blockchain in the background, your IP is secured in a decentralized fashion, avoiding the shortcomings of centralized IP marketplaces.
Unlike Spotify and other centralized platforms, Story takes no cut from your earnings. This openness is both a creative and economic catalyst that will accelerate the onchain IP economy.
The Road Ahead: New Features, Broad Ecosystem
At Story, stewarding product excellence and shipping continuously are our guiding principles. Over the next few months, our product team will roll out exciting new features for the IP Portal, including the ability to remix IP and earn royalties when others remix your work.
Make sure to follow us on X to stay up to date on the latest product announcements.
Beyond the IP Portal, once your IP is registered on Story, you can take it to any of our ecosystem apps. From IPFi (IP Finance) to innovative licensing models, the Story ecosystem is unlocking new ways to earn.
The IP economy is evolving fast. Don’t get left behind—register, monetize, and own your IP today. If you’ve enjoyed the experience, don’t forget to vote for the IP portal on Product Hunt.
