Oasys and AnimeChain Partner to Protect Anime IP in the AI Era

Oasys and AnimeChain Partner to Develop Blockchain Solutions for IP Protection in the AI Era - Decrypt

Oasys, a leading blockchain platform backed by prominent Japanese conglomerates such as SBI Group, today announced a strategic partnership with Animechain.ai, which aims to expand anime culture by streamlining anime production processes and developing infrastructure to create new anime business opportunities and develop innovative blockchain-based solutions for intellectual property (IP) protection in the age of generative AI. The collaboration aims to address growing concerns about unauthorized IP use and copyright infringement as AI technology accelerates creative production. Securing Creative Industries Through Blockchain The partnership brings together Oasys's expertise in blockchain security with Animechain.ai's specialized knowledge in AI and creative industries. Together, they have decided to incorporate Anime Chain's framework, which enables the protection and management of IP in the AI era, and jointly conduct proof-of-concept trials aimed at safeguarding companies engaged in IP-related businesses and supporting creators.. Shuhei Mise, General Manager of AnimeChain FZCO, emphasized the importance of preserving the role of creators in the AI era: As AI continues to transform creative industries, the need for robust IP protection has never been more critical. This collaboration represents a significant step toward establishing new standards for IP security in the digital age, ensuring creators retain control over their work while embracing innovative technologies. Japan's IP Legacy Meets Blockchain Innovation Originating from Japan, a global hub for renowned IPs in gaming and anime, Oasys brings deep connections to IP-heavy industries. The company's blockchain infrastructure is specifically designed to support enterprises focused on protecting valuable IP assets while enabling new opportunities through tokenization. Ryo Matsubara, Director of Oasys Pte. Ltd., highlighted the significance of blockchain in addressing the challenges posed by AI: This collaboration leverages Japan's influential position in global creative industries to develop solutions with worldwide applications. Setting New Standards for Ethical AI in Creative Production The partnership emphasizes ethical and sustainable creative production, introducing responsible approaches to AI and blockchain integration. This alignment with growing demands for accountability in technology development positions the collaboration at the forefront of ethical innovation. About Animechain.ai AnimeChain is a project aimed at supporting the sustainable growth of the anime industry by addressing challenges faced by the content industry through the application of cutting-edge technology. It focuses on improving productivity through the DX of production processes, maximizing revenue through content localization and support for merchandise production, and building mechanisms to protect IP and establish revenue distribution systems in the AI era. About Oasys Oasys is a leading blockchain platform backed by prominent Japanese conglomerates, revolutionizing the integration of real-world assets (RWAs) into the digital economy. By leveraging blockchain's inherent security and transparency, Oasys empowers businesses and creators to tokenize RWAs, unlocking new opportunities for liquidity and global accessibility. This unique collaboration between cutting-edge technology and established corporate leadership bridges traditional industries with decentralized systems, fostering a sustainable and inclusive future where the full potential of RWAs can be realized. Mr Jamie Kingsley Oasys [email protected] Disclaimer: Press release sponsored by our commercial partners.

Ghibli Trend: Oasys and AnimeChain Join Forces to Protect Anime IPs in the AI Era

With the Ghibli Trend growing, the partnership aims to develop blockchain solutions for IP protection of anime content in the AI era Ghibli Trend Dilemma:- The last few days have been flooded with the Ghiblified images created using Open AI's GPT-4o model after its recent update. The 1985-founded Japanese animation studio of Hayao Miyazaki is beautifully transitioning the users' normal images into Ghibli films' aesthetics and art styles in a matter of few minutes. However, this new trend has raised the questions on the future of the creative art as it is being exploited freely, without any IP restrictions. With the accelerating trend, there are many users who have questioned and expressed their frustration at this growing narrative, with some called it "depressing." Notably, this trend has also generated a Memecoins frezy in the market with the GHIBLI anime themed Doge surging 4% and approaching a key resistance level at $0.21. Perhaps coming as a saviour in the miserably growing trend, the SBI Group-backed gaming-focused Oasys Blockchain has announced its strategic partnership with Anomechain.ai. The partnership aims to develop blockchain solutions for intellectual property (IP) protection of anime content in the AI era, particularly against AI-generated content that mimics existing art styles -- such as the Ghibli Trend. Though not directly having its connection with the Ghibli trend, the arrival of partnership couldn't be more suitable. The partnership between Oasys and AnimeChain will strategically work to address the challenges posed by AI-generated content, such as the "Ghibli trend," by enhancing intellectual property (IP) protection mechanisms. In order to ensure the transparency and legitimacy of the generative AI, Anime Chain aims to record the development process of anime using AI on the blockchain. The decentralised approach will provides creators with more control over how their content is used in AI-generated works. Anime Chain in its white paper has highlighted its goal is "to create an environment where quality content can be produced more swiftly, even with limited personnel". It aims to provide blockchain and AI-powered solutions for the fast production of anime content to prevent potential industry stagnation due to labor shortages in Japan and growing exploitations of creators and artists at the hand of AI. The partnership besides working for streamlining the anime production process, will enable creators to register, track, and authenticate their works on the blockchain. This will help in preventing the unauthorized AI-generated replicas by ensuring verifiable ownership. It will leverage Oasys' smart contracts for automated licensing with which creators can set conditions for how their work can be used. Further, automated licensing agreements can help in ensuring fair use and compensation for original creators. Notably, Oasys provides a high-performance blockchain infrastructure with fast transaction speeds and low latency. This makes it ideal for managing large-scale IP registrations which the Anime Chain is aiming to record. Further, Oasys is backed by prominent gaming and blockchain companies, including SEGA, Ubisoft, and Yield Guild Games, who serve as initial validators for the platform. They also bring experience for the partnership in working with already IP-focused industries. This will provide a robust and secure network for the partnership's aim while fostering innovation within the industry. With blockchain and AI both evolving rapidly, the Oasys-Anime Chain partnership could set a new industry standard for IP security and monetization in digital content. As AI-generated anime gains popularity - as exemplified by Ghibli Trend - protecting original creators has never been more crucial. More such efforts must be made in the line to ensure that anime artists and studios can look forward to a more secure, fair, and innovative future in the unprecedented digital era.