Story updates $IP unlock schedule as the network evolves toward AI-driven use cases

Palo Alto, CA, February 2nd, 2026, Chainwire Attribution Note: The following announcement reflects information provided to the Story Foundation by PIP Labs (Pen Technology Inc.), the issuer of $IP, regarding an update to the $IP token unlock schedule. Unlock date for previously locked tokens moved by 6 months to support long-term alignment and network health Story today announced that the initial unlock schedule for all locked $IP tokens, including the initial unlock and any subsequent vesting-based releases, is being delayed by 6 months for all investors, team and insiders.