Datavault AI CEO to Unveil Tokenized Legacy Platform for NIL Rights at Luminary 2026

Datavault AI's CEO will present a blockchain platform enabling athletes and entertainers to permanently manage and monetize their name, image, and likeness rights through transparent licensing and automated royalties.

Philly Metrowire Staff
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Datavault AI CEO to Unveil Tokenized Legacy Platform for NIL Rights at Luminary 2026

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced that CEO Nathaniel “Nate” Bradley will deliver a featured presentation at Luminary 2026 - Film, AI, Music and Crypto Innovators on March 14 at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles as part of Oscars Weekend programming. Bradley will introduce the company’s Tokenized Legacy(TM) platform, a blockchain-based infrastructure designed to enable athletes, musicians and entertainers to permanently manage and monetize name, image and likeness (NIL) rights through transparent on-chain licensing and automated royalty payments.

The event will also feature demonstrations of Datavault’s ADIO(R) audio data transmission technology and highlight the company’s broader expansion across sports, entertainment and digital asset ecosystems. The Tokenized Legacy platform aims to address longstanding challenges in the NIL space, including fragmented rights management, opaque licensing agreements and delayed royalty distributions. By leveraging blockchain technology, the platform provides a secure, immutable ledger for recording and executing licensing contracts, ensuring that rights holders receive timely and accurate payments.

“Tokenized Legacy represents a paradigm shift in how creators and athletes control their digital identities and revenue streams,” Bradley said in a statement. “We are giving them the tools to own their legacy permanently, with full transparency and automation.” The platform is expected to appeal to a wide range of stakeholders, from professional athletes to social media influencers, who seek greater control over their personal brand monetization.

Datavault AI’s broader technology suite includes ADIO(R) for audio data transmission and WiSA(R) for spatial wireless HD sound, both of which are part of the company’s Acoustic Science Division. The company’s Data Science Division focuses on Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for data perception, valuation, and monetization across industries such as sports, entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange(R) (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity.

The announcement comes as the NIL market continues to expand rapidly, with college athletes and professional stars seeking more efficient ways to capitalize on their fame. Datavault AI’s entry into this space with a blockchain-based solution could disrupt traditional licensing models, offering a decentralized alternative that reduces reliance on intermediaries. The company’s focus on transparency and automation aligns with broader industry trends toward digitization and direct-to-consumer engagement.

Bradley’s presentation at Luminary 2026 is expected to draw significant attention from investors, technologists, and entertainment industry professionals. The event, held during Oscars Weekend, provides a high-profile platform for Datavault AI to showcase its innovations. For more information about the Tokenized Legacy platform and Datavault AI’s other offerings, visit www.dvlt.ai. The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/gSyut.

Forward-looking statements in this article involve risks and uncertainties as detailed in the company’s SEC filings, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers should not place undue reliance on these statements, as actual results may differ materially.

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