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Story Protocol Co-Founder Jason Zhao Exits to Launch Disruptive AI Project—What’s Next for Web3?

Story Protocol Co-Founder Jason Zhao Exits to Launch Disruptive AI Project—What’s Next for Web3?

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Coindesk
Published:
2025-08-17 13:13:57
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Story Protocol Co-Founder Jason Zhao Steps Back to Pursue New AI Venture

Another crypto founder jumps ship—this time for the AI gold rush. Jason Zhao, co-founder of Story Protocol, just stepped down to chase the next hype cycle. Because why build decentralized content infrastructure when you can ride the LLM wave?

Here’s the twist: Zhao’s departure comes as Story Protocol reportedly struggles to monetize its IP-centric blockchain vision. Meanwhile, VCs are throwing dumb money at anything with 'AI agent' in the pitch deck. Coincidence? Probably not.

One insider muttered: 'Web3’s loss is AI’s gain—until the next shiny thing distracts the herd.' Stay tuned for the pivot-to-GenAI announcement in 3...2...

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