IP Strategy Issues Statement on Aria’s Successful Token Launch on the Story IP Blockchain

Core Insights - The launch of the Aria token ($ARIAIP) on November 7, 2025, marks a significant advancement in the monetization and tracking of intellectual property (IP) on the blockchain [1][2][3] - The presale of Aria's community token raised over $12 million, exceeding its target by approximately 2,100%, indicating strong retail demand for IP-backed digital assets [2][3] - Aria's platform allows for fractional ownership of music catalogs and entertainment rights, transforming traditionally illiquid IP into a programmable and investable asset class [3][4] Company Overview - IP Strategy (Nasdaq: IPST) is the first Nasdaq-listed company to hold $IP tokens as a primary reserve asset and operates a validator for the Story Protocol, providing public market investors with exposure to the $80 trillion programmable IP economy [9][11] - The company’s treasury reserve of 53.2 million $IP tokens supports access to the Story IP blockchain, which facilitates on-chain registration, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property [6][9] Market Demand and Growth - The successful launch of Aria reinforces the belief that intellectual property is evolving into a programmable, investable asset class, validating the core thesis of IP Strategy and the Story IP blockchain [4][6] - Aria's momentum demonstrates increasing real-world demand for IP assets, which strengthens the long-term case for IP Strategy's treasury reserve and the underlying $IP token [6][7] Financial Highlights - The presale for Aria's first IP RWA token ($APL) raised $10.95 million to acquire rights to 48 hit songs from artists like Justin Bieber and BLACKPINK, introducing a transparent yield mechanism tied to real music income [7] - The cumulative on-chain volume reached $14 million, with $315,000 in royalty buybacks, indicating active secondary markets for these assets [7] Ecosystem Development - IP Strategy is positioned as the first public-market vehicle aligned with the Story ecosystem, providing regulated access to the emerging IP economy, including tokenized ownership of music and entertainment rights [5][9] - The expanding ecosystem includes Aria PRIME, an institutional arm starting with $100 million in Korean music rights, indicating growth potential in the IP asset market [7]