Today we’re announcing that @a16zcrypto is leading an $80M Series B financing of PIP Labs, developer of @storyprotocol.

Story is a blockchain protocol that allows creators to register their IP so they can track and monitor use, protecting their legal and economic rights. The goal is to create foundational infra that can underpin a new economic covenant between creators and platforms.

The team behind Story has deep tech and creative expertise. CEO/cofounder @s-y-lee has impressed us with big-picture vision and world-class tactical execution. Cofounder @jasonzhao  studied CS at Stanford, dove deeper into AI at DeepMind, and now leads technical development on Story.

For AI systems and creative people to happily co-exist, creators need a modern way to ensure they get compensated for their work. Story takes a proven approach — IP law — and updates it for the age of AI.

We are excited to support the Story team on this important mission.

https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/investing-in-story

https://wallet.coinbase.com/nft/mint/eip155:8453:erc721:0xb5408b7126142C61f509046868B1273F96191b6d?challengeId=5e383RWcRtGAwGUorkGiYC

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I just minted Mister Miggles on @mintdotfun

Discover what's trending on Ethereum. Mint across chains. Have fun.

https://wallet.coinbase.com/nft/mint/team-liquid?challengeId=6VRBNN6qr2algysZeorek8

I just minted the official @usabasketball NFT: Relic in Summer. Created by @danielarsham and @coinbase.

This amazing photo captures one of the most peaceful and picturesque places I visited last year while on a road trip through Kyrgyzstan with my family. We came across this stunning view of Issyk-Kul, where the water is stunningly clear and the mountains provide the perfect backdrop. 🌊🏞️

we’re onboarding LA to onchain payments

pay with USDC on @base and get a drink for $1

pay with @coinbasewallet and get your first drink free ⌐◨-◨

I just completed "W4: Forbidden Fruit - JT" on Layer3 -

I just completed "W4: Forbidden Fruit - JT" on Layer3 - https://app.layer3.xyz/quests/w4-forbidden-fruit

I just completed "W4: Coop Records" on Layer3 -

I just completed "W4: Coop Records" on Layer3 - https://app.layer3.xyz/quests/w4-coop-records