Cultural IP Leasing & Operator Sovereignty
CrownThrive introduces Cultural IP Leasing as a distinct asset class that blends licensing, incubation, operator autonomy, and optional equity into a 24-month path to brand ownership or tokenized IP listing via CHLOM LEX. The Bonged Out pilot codifies the model: a flat lease, zero royalties unless the equity tier is chosen, strict brand DNA guardrails, ecosystem access, and a buyout or graduation decision at month 24. This paper frames the problem space, traces comparable Black-owned models that inform the lineage, specifies CrownThrive’s category break, details governance and economics, and outlines impact and policy implications.