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Writers' Bloc (WB) is the licensing infrastructure for the $100B AI-media economy.
Our mission is to build the "ASCAP + Spotify for text", streamlining content licensing and distribution much like those platforms did for music (ASCAP is for music licensing, Spotify is for music distribution via streaming).
We make it incredibly simple for companies and AI labs to legally access, use, and monetise high-quality content from top publishers, journalists, and creators.
Combining blockchain, unique content fingerprints, and AI-driven monitoring, we protect digital ecosystems, reduce €10B in copyright theft, and enable fair royalties, reimagining data and money flows for ethical AI practices and sustainable media.
Rooted in Ireland's thriving tech scene, with an eye to growing a presence in Portugal, Writers’ Bloc not only addresses these global challenges but is also positioned to foster local innovation and high-skilled employment in both Ireland and Portugal as we scale.