Filmmaker David Goyer Launches Blockchain-Based Sci-Fi Universe Emergence
David Goyer announced the creation of a blockchain-based science-fiction universe called Emergence during CoinDesk’s Consensus conference in Toronto. Key points include:
- Emergence will be built on Incention, a new blockchain platform designed for community co-creation alongside professional storytellers.
- Goyer criticized Hollywood's slow and top-down approach to intellectual property (IP) development, advocating for Web3 as a means to innovate.
- Story Protocol, which supports Incention, has raised over $80 million for tools to manage IP rights on the blockchain.
- The Emergence universe is supported by a 2,500-page story bible and contributions from established concept artists and award-winning authors.
- An AI agent named "Atlas" will assist users in creating content within a structured narrative framework.
- Community-generated stories and characters can be upvoted, with an editorial board determining official canon inclusions.
- Goyer aims to leverage AI and blockchain technology to empower artists rather than replace them.
Goyer emphasized the importance of engaging with emerging technologies to shape beneficial outcomes for creative professionals.