The DATA Foundation

207 reviews, 45% of them positive.45% positive · 207 reviews· Influence factor 128, above 25% of accounts

The record

From 163 activities · Jun 2026

Story Protocol (now The DATA Foundation) pioneered on-chain intellectual property with programmable licensing and creator monetization, attracting genuine interest for tokenizing creative works and enabling automated royalties. However, the project faces persistent skepticism: the CEO departed shortly after the token's six-month cliff and TGE, the chain generates minimal revenue ($30–$45 daily), and community members report poor airdrop fairness, favoritism in reward distribution, and lack of real creator adoption. The recent rebrand to focus on AI training data infrastructure is viewed by some as a narrative reset rather than fundamental innovation, while early backers and VCs control over 65% of token supply, fueling concerns about extraction and exit liquidity over sustainable ecosystem building.

What people say

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“Always Day 1 - IP is everything!”I am an OG of Story from before mainnet to after mainnet I am still here. Some OGs left after mainnet but to me Story is like a family on web3. Story after mainnet still quietly supports and builds IP Portal and Dapps. No noise, no drama, just building. One of the projects that I believe will do wonders in the crypto market and will also change the game.

bidogold.eth · 1313· 1y ago3

“Story the best IP blockchain”I know about story around 1 year and this project has only positive emotions for me. The team is very well versed in web3 development, as well as AI, they also have a fairly large ecosystem and mass adoption is already starting. The work with the community here is great, probably the best I have seen in my entire life. I will continue to use the network and register my IP only here!

delozix.ip · 1210· 1y ago3

“Story — the project I’ve been building with since day one”I started building with Story back in November last year. From the early Odyssey phase, to the TGE, and now I’ve witnessed every step of its growth. And at the same time, I went from 0 followers to becoming a creator in the space. This journey means a lot to me. I’m proud of how far we’ve come, and I truly hope to keep growing together with Story in the future.

Stephen Ahmeed · 1342· 1y ago3

“Ip rules”

vibeman · 1330· 1y ago1

“Great Potantial Dead IP Chain”When the story chain launched testnet I was part of that and see the great potantial, after launch mainnet the IP concept dying fast as not expected. The tvl is as low as nothing and price of IP coins fdv on 6b that's huge for 50 dollars generating chain, and now the CEO quitted the job. I think story has great potantial but for now the road is dark.

Cyber_X · 1227· 1y ago · negative1

“Coolest anon”Very positive and has lots of vibe.

Emerald•eth🧸🀄️ · 895· 1y ago1

“Good narrative, bad practice”Because they bypassed users using the network for a long time during the testing period and deployed solely on Kaito, the real experience was never realized. Since there are no users leaving the network anymore, the IP narrative is worthless.

HeisenbergYC · 1373· 1y ago · negative2

“AI‑native RW data infrastructure”This project recently rebranded from Story Network, showing a shift toward positioning data as the core of its mission. The project now tracks over 1 billion data records, aiming to become the trust layer for AI training data. This vision is ambitious, as reliable data is one of the biggest challenges in AI today. The foundation emphasizes that data itself is a form of intellectual property, which is a fresh perspective. Partnerships, like the one with Toss in South Korea, show its ability to connect with large fintech platforms and expand reach. The community is strong, with over half a million followers. The contribution to the ecosystem lies in bridging AI, data integrity, and decentralized infrastructure. Overall, The DATA Foundation is carving out an important role in the AI data economy, though it still needs to prove how its trust layer will be adopted at scale.

cpd · 1339· 4mo ago1

“"Brilliant AI Project"”I first started practicing with Story during its initial season, and since November of last year, I’ve been consistently building on the platform. $IP has grown into a strong community, which became even more vocal after being featured on the Kaito leaderboards. It’s undoubtedly one of the top-tier protocols and among the leading AI coins in the crypto market. What fascinates me most about this project is its price-to-performance ratio, which has always made me think about its long-term potential. I believe IP carries significant value and strong potential for tokenization in the evolving Web3 ecosystem.

Nesamani.ink∞ 🛠️🧙‍♂️,🧙‍♂️ TABI, OFC | ETHGas ⛽ · 1307· 1y ago2

“another a16z winner”

scottco · 1742· 1y ago3

“The Invisible Layer That Enables Everything”The best infrastructure is often the infrastructure people never notice and I think that applies perfectly to the work Data Foundation is doing As decentralized AI continues to grow the demand for trusted interoperable and high quality data will only increase That is why I find this mission so compelling because solving the data layer is not just about improving AI today it is about creating an ecosystem where developers researchers and builders can innovate with greater confidence The strongest technologies are built on foundations that quietly make everything else possible and I believe that is exactly where long term impact begins

0xilhan · 1264· 4mo ago0

“The Strongest Ecosystems Start With Data”The more time I spend exploring decentralized AI the more convinced I become that data infrastructure is where real long term value is created That is one of the reasons I enjoy following Data Foundation because the vision is centered on enabling better collaboration transparency and innovation instead of chasing short lived trends I believe the teams building these foundational layers today will have a lasting impact on how AI and Web3 evolve together in the years ahead

Caho · 1279· 4mo ago0

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