As the BTC leader in the grand slam, Lombard @Lombard_Finance always sparks some anticipation. Its collaboration with Story @StoryProtocol has laid a solid foundation for the next phase of its narrative: Payments + RWA. Through its partnership with Story, Lombard is redefining how creators protect their work and monetize it with Bitcoin-backed financial products. ▰ Bottlenecks in digital creation The current explosion in digital content creation still leaves most creators facing the same old issues: - Slow payments and lack of transparency in systems - Reliance on platform compensation - Infrastructure failing to keep up with the growth of the creative economy ▰ Lombard’s Bitcoin assets and infrastructure play a key role With Lombard’s Bitcoin assets and infrastructure, Story can pay royalties directly to creators in Bitcoin—instant, borderless, and without the need for banking procedures. Long-term receivables can also be denominated in LBTC, protecting intellectual property owners from inflation that traditional fiat payments cannot withstand. ▰ Crypto economy IP security Beyond payment methods for the IP economy, IP security is also a major concern. Currently, crypto IP—intellectual property—is not guaranteed. By using LBTC collateral to provide crypto-economic guarantees for intellectual property assets: ✅ If the licensee defaults or disputes arise, collateral guarantees can automatically trigger compensation. ✅ If the licensee defaults, the collateral will be liquidated on-chain, transforming slow and costly legal enforcement into instant, automated solutions. ✅ Creators gain insurance-like protection through transparent settlements. This perfectly aligns with the current mainstream narrative: Payments + RWA.