Nirav Murthy has co-founded Camp Network, a blockchain platform aimed at helping creators register, license, and earn royalties on their intellectual property, even when used by AI systems. The platform launched its mainnet and native CAMP token on August 27, 2025.
Background and Career
Murthy, who previously worked at The Raine Group for four years, focused on media, sports, and entertainment deals, which provided him insights into the negotiation of rights and royalties. His experience in media deal-making shaped the development of Camp Network, emphasizing creator rights over traditional blockchain capabilities.
Development of Camp Network
Co-founded with James Chi, also a Berkeley Haas alumnus, Camp Network initially aimed to create a general identity layer before pivoting to focus on intellectual property registration and licensing. The company operates on a layer-1 blockchain with a Proof of Provenance protocol that ensures traceable origins and usage rights for registered IP.
Murthy has been a proponent of using blockchain technology to address copyright disputes arising from AI's use of creative content. In various public discussions, including a podcast appearance in 2025, he emphasized Camp Network's mission to empower creators amidst the evolving landscape of AI content utilization.
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