I recently saw the collaboration between @Lombard_Finance Lombard and Story Protocol, and I think they truly pointed out a long-standing, unspoken problem in the creator economy. We always say content is king, but the transfer of value is hampered by outdated payment systems. We wait for royalties until we forget about them, platforms take their cut, and income sources are singular and opaque. It feels like driving a Ferrari on a muddy country road. Their introduction of Bitcoin as a solution is a very clear approach. Bitcoin here is not just a currency, but more like an efficient financial infrastructure. Its two innovations directly address the pain points: 1. Issuing royalties with Bitcoin: This is equivalent to paving a global highway for the flow of value. Creators no longer need to go through layers of intermediaries and tollbooths; income can reach them instantly and without loss. 2. Using Bitcoin as collateral for intellectual property (IP): This idea is ingenious. It transforms time-consuming and laborious legal disputes into automatically executed smart contracts on the blockchain. In the event of default, the pledged Bitcoin is automatically liquidated and used to pay out, entrusting the issue of trust to immutable code. This provides a real sense of security for creators who need protection. Personally, I think the most valuable aspect of this collaboration is that it demonstrates Bitcoin's broader potential. It's not just digital gold; it can become the cornerstone of future financial applications. When the most valuable asset begins to safeguard the most promising IPs, a new economic landscape truly led by creators and with free flow of value may not be far off. This is indeed just the beginning, but the direction is worth looking forward to.