Story Protocol Rebrands as DATA Foundation to Focus on AI Data Registry

WHO:

Techmeme - Story Protocol, a blockchain-based IP ownership network, is rebranding as DATA Foundation.

Cointelegraph - Story Protocol is now the DATA Foundation.

WHAT:

Techmeme - Story Protocol raised $140 million.

Techmeme - DATA Foundation aims to build an on-chain registry for AI training data.

Cointelegraph - DATA Foundation aims to provide licensable data to AI firms that have “run out of internet to scrape.”

WHERE:

Techmeme - The rebranding is based in Palo Alto.

WHY:

Cointelegraph - The rebranding reflects a shift in focus to AI training infrastructure.

HOW:

Techmeme - The organization is transitioning from an IP ownership network to an AI training data registry.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 21:30 UTC)

Story Protocol is rebranding as the DATA Foundation, reflecting a new focus on AI training infrastructure. The organization, based in Palo Alto, has raised $140 million and aims to build an on-chain registry for AI training data, providing licensable data to firms that have run out of internet to scrape. This transition marks a shift from being an IP ownership network to becoming a key player in the AI data landscape.