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Tokenized Books
intellectual property layer
Tokenized Books are digital publications issued as tokens on a blockchain, allowing for programmable access, resale rights, and automated royalty enforcement. Unlike traditional eBooks locked inside centralized platforms, tokenized books enable peer-to-peer ownership, marketplace freedom, and on-chain licensing models. They represent a decentralized alternative to DRM and can be embedded with smart contracts for perpetual author royalties.
Use Case: An author mints a limited collection of their novel as NFTs. Buyers gain access to the digital content and can resell their token in secondary markets, while the author earns a royalty from each resale ÔÇö all handled on-chain without intermediaries.
Key Concepts:
- On-Chain Licensing
- Resale Royalties
- Digital Ownership
- Smart Publishing Platforms
| Feature | Tokenized Book | Traditional eBook |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | User owns the tokenized asset | Access granted by vendor platform |
| Resale Rights | Permitted with built-in royalties | Prohibited or restricted |
| Royalty Enforcement | Automated via smart contracts | Manually managed (if at all) |
| Marketplace Flexibility | Decentralized and open | Tied to publisher ecosystem |