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a16z-Backed Story Protocol Rebrands to DATA Foundation, Pivots to AI Data Licensing

The a16z-backed startup, formerly **Story Protocol**, has rebranded to **DATA Foundation** and will now focus on an **AI** data consent and licensing audit layer.

Jun 25, 2026