Introduction to Story Network
Story is a purpose-built layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for intellectual property (IP). It enables creators to register, license, and monetize their IP on-chain, making IP programmable, transparent, and enforceable through smart contracts. Story aims to lower the barriers of the traditional legal system by automating IP rights and revenue sharing directly on the blockchain.
Key Features
- EVM Compatibility: Story is fully EVM-compatible, allowing seamless integration with existing Ethereum tools and wallets.
- CometBFT Consensus: Utilizes the mature CometBFT stack for fast finality and low transaction costs.
- Programmable IP License (PIL): On-chain enforcement of off-chain legal terms, bridging blockchain and real-world IP rights.
- Graph Data Structure Support: Optimized for handling complex IP relationships and data structures efficiently.
Architecture Overview
Story draws inspiration from ETH PoS in decoupling execution and consensus clients. The execution client story-geth relays EVM blocks into the story consensus client via Engine ABI, using an ABCI++ adapter to make EVM state compatible with that of CometBFT. With this architecture, consensus efficiency is no longer bottlenecked by execution transaction throughput.
How Story Works
- Execution Layer: The
story-gethclient processes EVM transactions and maintains the EVM state. - Consensus Layer: The Story Client, powered by CometBFT, handles consensus and block finality.
- Engine API & ABCI++ Adapter: These components bridge the execution and consensus layers, ensuring compatibility and efficient block relay.
Why Story?
Traditional IP systems are slow, expensive, and often fail to protect creators in the digital age. Story provides:
- Automated tracking and enforcement of IP rights
- Transparent and decentralized IP registry
- On-chain revenue sharing and licensing
- Compatibility with AI and other software agents for seamless IP transactions
Learn More
For more details, visit the official Story documentation.