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The protocol implements three-layer compliance: 1) Rights holder veto capabilities embedded in smart contracts that can block unauthorized usage; 2) On-chain licensing parameters that restrict derivative creation to pre-approved terms; 3) Real-world legal integration where tokenization occurs through officially recognized IP holding structures. These technical and legal frameworks ensure all on-chain activity respects underlying copyright ownership.

Validators stake $IP tokens to participate in Story Protocol's Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, which involves: 1) Block proposal rights proportional to stake amount; 2) Cryptographic attestations verifying transaction validity; 3) Slashing conditions that penalize malicious actors. This PoS design ensures Byzantine fault tolerance while aligning economic incentives with honest participation. Stakers earn inflation rewards and transaction fees for providing these security services.

Yes, through Story Protocol's on-chain governance system: $IP holders can 1) Propose protocol upgrades via formal governance proposals; 2) Vote on parameter changes including royalty distribution models; 3) Control treasury allocations for ecosystem development. Voting power is proportional to staked tokens, creating a decentralized upgrade pathway that evolves with stakeholder consensus.

Story provides IP-specific infrastructure: 1) Native attribution tracing that maintains provenance across derivative works; 2) Gas optimizations for complex rights relationships; 3) Custom virtual machine supporting specialized IP operations. Unlike general blockchains, Story's architecture minimizes transaction costs for rights management operations while providing industry-specific tooling for creators and rights holders.