CTF Written Submission

Knowledge Provenance Protocol (KPP): A Revolutionary Framework for Decentralized Science

Nov. 18, 2025
  • The proposal distinguishes between Participation Tokens (classified as high-risk securities under Regulation D), IP-NFTs (treated as securities representing intellectual property rights), and Utility Tokens (potentially non-securities if used solely for governance and protocol functions).
  • The Knowledge Provenance Protocol (KPP) seeks inclusion in the SEC’s innovation exemption sandbox, proposing tailored disclosure requirements, DAO registration pathways, and investor protection mechanisms for scientific funding models.
  • The protocol incorporates GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoins for royalty payments, aligning with the federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins and ensuring compatibility with U.S. digital asset compliance standards.

Last Reviewed or Updated: Nov. 19, 2025