Can blockchain tame AI’s IP problem?
Camp Network proposes using blockchain technology and its Proof-of-Provenance protocol to solve intellectual property issues arising from AI training data.Summary
Large Language Models (LLMs) are straining existing Intellectual Property (IP) frameworks by training on copyrighted works without explicit consent or compensation, threatening the incentive structure for creators. Camp Network, a Layer-1 blockchain, aims to address this by immutably registering the transfer and attribution of creative work, similar to how Bitcoin registers value. It utilizes a Proof-of-Provenance (PoP) protocol, BaseCAMP as a global IP registry, and SideCAMPs for sector-specific enforcement. Creators register IP as NFTs, embedding licensing and royalty terms directly into smart contracts. When AI models use this registered content for training or generation, the PoP protocol tracks usage, and smart contracts automatically execute the creator's pre-defined terms, distributing CAMP token payments. Unlike previous NFT royalty models that relied on marketplace cooperation, Camp Network embeds royalty logic at the protocol layer, applying it to data usage itself. The network is EVM-compatible, allowing for easy dApp migration, and uses a Decentralized Verifier Network (DVN) secured by the native CAMP token.
(Source：CryptoSlate)