Artificial intelligence has made huge strides in recent years, especially with large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. These models learn by analyzing massive amounts of online data—both public and private—which has raised serious concerns about intellectual property (IP) rights.

IP laws exist to reward creativity and innovation. They give creators and companies control over their work for a period of time, encouraging them to produce more value for society. But with AI models using copyrighted content without permission or compensation, this system is under pressure.

The global standard for IP protection is the TRIPS Agreement, managed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). But traditional IP rules weren’t designed with AI in mind. As AI continues to blur the lines between human-made and machine-generated content, the need for a modern solution becomes clear.

One potential answer could come from blockchain technology. A new blockchain project called Camp Network is stepping in with a fresh approach to IP protection. Think of it as a digital platform that locks in proof of ownership and automatically handles licensing when AI systems use your work.

Camp Network works like this: it permanently records who created what, using something called the proof-of-provenance (PoP) protocol. This protocol tracks where content came from and under what terms it can be used. All of this happens on a secure blockchain, making it tamper-proof and easy to verify.

At the core of the network is BaseCAMP—a global IP registry. Then there are SideCAMPs, which are smaller sub-networks focused on different industries like music, books, or gaming. Each SideCAMP supports decentralized apps (dApps) that help enforce IP rights in that specific field.

Creators can register their work as NFTs (non-fungible tokens), which act as digital certificates of ownership. While NFTs already allow creators to earn royalties, most of that depends on cooperation from NFT marketplaces. Camp Network changes this by embedding royalty payments directly into the blockchain protocol itself.

This means royalties aren’t just tied to sales—they can also be tied to how data is used. So if an AI model trains on your image, song, or dataset, you could automatically get paid.

Camp Network is a layer-1 blockchain built specifically for this purpose. It supports Ethereum-based apps (thanks to EVM compatibility), making it easy for developers to bring their existing tools onto the platform. Over 140 dApps are already active in its ecosystem.

To make everything run smoothly, Camp Network uses something called a Decentralized Verifier Network (DVN). This helps secure transactions and verify data accuracy using CAMP tokens, the network’s native cryptocurrency. These tokens are also used for staking in the CAMP Vault.

Each dApp runs on its own SideCAMP to prevent congestion and support different programming environments. This flexibility allows other blockchains to connect with Camp Network, ensuring that content keeps its verified origin even when shared across multiple platforms.

Camp Network launched in August 2025 and has a total supply of 10 billion CAMP tokens. Right now, about 2.1 billion are in circulation. Early investors hold 29% of the tokens. The rest are distributed gradually to support things like community rewards, grants, and staking incentives—similar to dividends in traditional finance.

Developers and early backers receive their tokens over time through vesting schedules, which help ensure long-term commitment to the project.

Following the crypto market dip in early October, Camp Network stands out as one of the promising projects worth watching—especially for those interested in AI, digital ownership, and blockchain innovation.

AI models are taking in more data than ever before, often without giving credit or payment to original creators. This harms websites, artists, writers, and many others. Camp Network offers a clear way forward by turning digital content into traceable assets with built-in rules for usage and payments.

As AI continues to grow, so will the demand for systems that make sure creators get rewarded fairly. Camp Network could be one of the key platforms making that possible.