Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) and Demora Foundation Execute Technology Integration Agreement to Power the K-Entertainment & K-Wave Global Platform

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) executed a Technology Integration Agreement with Demora Foundation to provide its enterprise AI stack as the data intelligence and RWA/VWA tokenization layer for the K-Entertainment & K-Wave Global Platform.

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Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) executed a Technology Integration Agreement with Demora Foundation to provide its enterprise AI stack as the data intelligence and RWA/VWA tokenization layer for the K-Entertainment & K-Wave Global Platform.

The partnership targets a 200M+ Hallyu fan audience, a $3B+ tokenizable pipeline, 8-14% target DMR-LIVE yields, and phased issuance beginning with a $25M-$50M initial pool.

Positive

• 200M+ Hallyu fans reach across 156 countries
• $3B+ K-Entertainment tokenizable pipeline (DMR-LIVE)
• Initial $25M-$50M pool planned in Phase 1
• 8-14% target annualized DMR-LIVE token yield
• 500+ Korean SMBs origination network via K2Global

Negative

• None.

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Key Figures

Global Hallyu fans: 200M+ fans K-Wave impact: $40B+ annually K-Pop revenue: $14B+ 2025E +5 more

Global Hallyu fans

200M+ fans

K-Wave global audience across 156 countries

K-Wave impact

$40B+ annually

K-Wave annual economic impact (KOFICE 2024)

K-Pop revenue

$14B+ 2025E

Projected K-Pop revenue 2025 (live, streaming, merch)

Tokenizable pipeline

$3B+

K-Entertainment tokenization opportunity (DMR-LIVE)

Phase 1 issuance

$25M - $50M

DMR-LIVE initial pool issuance in first 0–6 months

Phase 2 issuance

$100M - $300M

DMR-LIVE issuance target over 6–18 months

Phase 3 run-rate

$300M+ annually

DMR-LIVE annual issuance run-rate at 18–36 months

K-Entertainment TAM

$11B - $16B

Estimated annual K-Entertainment event revenue

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Key Terms

rwa tokenization, digital twin, nil, kyc/aml, +1 more

5 terms

rwa tokenization financial

"RWA tokenization, and Web 3.0 infrastructure company, and Demora Foundation"

RWA tokenization is the process of creating digital tokens on a blockchain that represent ownership or claims on physical or traditional financial assets—such as real estate, bonds, art, or loans—so those assets can be bought, sold, and split into smaller pieces. For investors it matters because tokenization can increase liquidity, lower minimum investment sizes, and make ownership records easier to verify, while also introducing legal, custody and regulatory risks.

digital twin technical

"Information Data Exchange® (IDE) Digital Twin - as the AI data intelligence"

A digital twin is a live virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system that mirrors real-world behavior using data and models so users can test changes, predict problems, and measure performance without touching the real thing. For investors, digital twins matter because they can lower maintenance costs, speed product development, improve uptime and reliability, and make future cash flows and risks easier to forecast — like using a flight simulator to safely train and tune a real airplane.

nil technical

"NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) credentials - enabling programmable IP monetization"

Nil means zero or none — that a measured item, amount, or occurrence is absent. For investors, seeing “nil” on a report, balance sheet, or regulatory filing is like finding an empty pocket where money or activity was expected: it can reduce expected income, remove a liability, or indicate no exposure to a particular risk, and therefore affects valuation, forecasts, and decision-making.

kyc/aml regulatory

"institutional-grade KYC/AML compliance aligned with Demora Chain's DMR settlement"

KYC/AML combines Know Your Customer identity checks and Anti‑Money Laundering monitoring that require firms to verify who their customers are and watch for unusual or illegal transaction patterns. Investors care because weak KYC/AML can lead to regulatory fines, fraud and reputational damage that hurt revenue and share price, while strong controls reduce legal risk and make the business more stable—like a locked door and an alarm system for financial activity.

spac financial

"$300M+ annual issuance run-rate 15M - 30M annual audience NASDAQ SPAC pathway"

A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company formed specifically to raise money through an initial public offering (IPO) with the goal of buying or merging with an existing private company. For investors, a SPAC offers a way to invest in a potential future business without initially knowing which company it will acquire, making it a way to access new investment opportunities that might otherwise be difficult to invest in directly.

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DVLT × Demora Foundation: Datavault AI's Enterprise AI Stack Deployed as the Data Intelligence & RWA Tokenization Layer for K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Entertainment, and K-Culture IP - Serving 200M+ Hallyu Fans Across 156 Countries Through K2Global's 500+ Korean SMB Network and Three US Innovation K-Wave Cities

PHILADELPHIA, PA AND WILMINGTON, DE / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT), an AI-driven data monetization, RWA tokenization, and Web 3.0 infrastructure company, and Demora Foundation, the Delaware-incorporated governing organization of the Demora Chain ecosystem (governed under JP3E Holdings Inc.), today announced the execution of a Technology Integration Agreement establishing Datavault AI as the formal AI data intelligence and RWA tokenization technology partner for the K-Entertainment & K-Wave Global Platform - the integrated K2Global + Demora Foundation ecosystem that converts Korean cultural IP, live entertainment, and K-Wave soft power into institutional-grade, on-chain financial products, deployed across three US Innovation K-Wave Cities: Atlanta (GA), Dallas (TX), and New York Tri-State.

K-WAVE AUDIENCE SCALE

200M+ Global Hallyu Fans · 156 Countries

$40B+ K-Wave Annual Economic Impact (KOFICE 2024)

$14B+ K-Pop Revenue 2025E (Live + Streaming + Merch)

120M+ Dedicated K-Pop Concert Fans Globally

500+ Korean SMBs · 8 K-Wave Sectors · K2Global Mandate

$3B+ K-Entertainment Tokenizable Pipeline (DMR-LIVE)

3 US Innovation K-Wave Cities (ATL · DAL · NY Tri-State)

8-14% Target DMR-LIVE Token Yield (Annualized)

The Agreement deploys Datavault AI's full enterprise AI stack - Data Vault^®, DataValue^®, DataScore^®, and Information Data Exchange^® (IDE) Digital Twin - as the AI data intelligence and RWA/VWA tokenization backbone of Demora Chain, purpose-built to score, value, credentialize, and tokenize K-Entertainment assets - including K-Pop concert revenues, K-Drama IP royalties, K-content digital rights, K-Beauty brands, and K-Food franchises - as yield-bearing instruments settled in DMR (apex RWA) and GMMT (VWA layer) on Demora's dual OP Stack Layer 2.

The K-Entertainment Opportunity - 200M+ Fans, $11B-$16B Annual Event Revenue, $3B+ Tokenizable Pipeline

The Korean Wave (Hallyu) is the most scalable cultural export engine in the world - and the foundational demand signal for the entire DVLT × Demora Foundation partnership. With 200M+ Hallyu fans across 156 countries generating over $40B in annual economic impact, K-Entertainment represents an institutional-scale, pre-qualified audience base no other RWA protocol can access.

K-Entertainment Audience & Tokenizable Pipeline - By Vertical

K-Wave Vertical	Global Fan Base	Annual Event Revenue Est.	Digital / Streaming Layer	DMR-LIVE Tokenization Opportunity
K-Pop Live Concerts & Tours	120M+ dedicated fans	$6B - $8B globally	Weverse, YouTube, streaming rights	$1.5B+ addressable
K-Drama & Film IP Events	80M+ drama viewers	$2B - $3B IP + premiere circuit	Netflix, Disney+, local OTT licensing	$600M+ addressable
K-Food & Culinary Festivals	50M+ global K-Food consumers	$800M - $1.2B festivals/franchise	Export brands, franchise licensing	$250M+ addressable
K-Beauty Brand Events & Launches	60M+ active K-Beauty consumers	$1B - $1.5B experiential marketing	D2C, influencer, brand collab	$300M+ addressable
Gaming, Esports & Webtoon Festivals	40M+ K-gaming & esports fans	$1.2B - $2B event + IP	Streaming, IP licensing, game merch	$400M+ addressable
TOTAL K-Entertainment TAM	200M+ Hallyu Fans (composite)	$11B - $16B annual event revenue	$5B+ digital overlay	$3B+ tokenizable pipeline

DMR-LIVE Protocol - K-Entertainment RWA Tokenization Engine

At the core of the DVLT × Demora Foundation partnership is DMR-LIVE - the K-Entertainment RWA tokenization protocol that converts live event cash flows (ticket receivables, venue revenues, VIP hospitality, IP/sponsorship contracts) into yield-bearing digital assets settled on Demora Chain. Datavault AI provides the AI data intelligence layer that makes DMR-LIVE institutional-grade.

DMR-LIVE - Projected Deployment & Deal Scale

Phase 1 · 0-6 Months Pilot Launch 5-10 K-Wave flagship events (US + Korea) DMR-LIVE token launch on Demora Chain $25M - $50M initial pool issuance 500K - 1M live attendees Institutional LP onboarding (Reg D)

Phase 2 · 6-18 Months Scale & Liquidity 20-40 multi-genre events US, Korea, Africa, SE Asia $100M - $300M issuance target 3M - 8M live + digital viewers SWF / Ex-Im institutional channel

Phase 3 · 18-36 Months Global Integration 100+ events per annual cycle Global deployment (20+ countries) $300M+ annual issuance run-rate 15M - 30M annual audience NASDAQ SPAC pathway for K2Global

Datavault AI - Powering K-Entertainment IP Intelligence & Tokenization

Datavault AI's enterprise platform serves as the data intelligence layer that transforms K-Entertainment assets from illiquid cultural IP into institutional-grade, on-chain financial products:

• K-Pop & Content IP - IDE Digital Twin & NIL Credentialing

• On-chain digital twin representations of K-Pop artist brands, K-Drama IP rights, digital content royalties, and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) credentials - enabling programmable IP monetization and VWA issuance on GMMT layer.

• K-Entertainment Asset Valuation - DataScore^® AI Agents

• AI-based scoring and valuation of K-Pop artist tour revenue forecasts, K-Drama IP licensing streams, K-content streaming rights, and live event cash flow projections - providing the institutional-grade data oracle powering DMR-LIVE token pricing.

• Franchise & Brand Asset Scoring - DataValue^®

• Comprehensive valuation scoring for K-Beauty brands, K-Food franchise systems, and K-Fashion design IP - preparing these assets for DMR-denominated RWA tokenization and cross-border distribution settlement on Demora Chain.

• Entertainment & Sports Vertical - HPC Software Licensing

• High-performance compute infrastructure for real-time K-Wave asset valuation, streaming rights scoring, and DMR-denominated tokenization at institutional scale - spanning K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Gaming, and K-Esports verticals.

• Provenance & Compliance - Data Vault^® + Web 3.0 Immutable Metadata

• Enterprise data management and immutable provenance framework for K-Entertainment IP registrations, royalty flow traceability, and institutional-grade KYC/AML compliance aligned with Demora Chain's DMR settlement requirements.

Global Digital Infrastructure Platform - Three-Layer Architecture

The DVLT partnership operates across the three-layer JP3E platform architecture - with K-Entertainment as the lead vertical:

Platform Layer	Role & DVLT Integration Point
K2Global (Layer 3 - Application)	Asset origination layer: 500+ Korean SMBs across 8 K-Wave sectors. K-Entertainment leads - K-Pop concert IP, K-Drama rights, K-Beauty brands, K-Food franchises. K2Global identifies the real-world and IP assets that DVLT's DataScore® and IDE Digital Twin will score, value, and credentialize for tokenization on Demora Chain.
JP3E Holdings (Structure & Access)	Institutional governance and capital structure layer. Structures regulatory compliance (Clean Wall separation), OTC → NASDAQ pathway, and sovereign capital access. DVLT's KYC/AML-compliant Web3 data management integrates at this governance layer.
Demora Foundation (Layer 1 - Tokenize & Liquidate)	Converts illiquid K-Entertainment and K-Wave infrastructure assets into tradable DMR-denominated RWA and GMMT-powered VWA instruments via Demora Chain's dual OP Stack Layer 2. DVLT's HPC-powered tokenization platform and immutable metadata framework are the core technology input at this layer - enabling LP waterfall yield + DMR token upside.

K-Wave Cities Deployment - DVLT Integration by Sector

The Technology Integration Agreement positions Datavault AI as the enterprise data intelligence and tokenization technology partner across all eight K-Wave growth sectors in three US Innovation Cities - with K-Entertainment as the flagship commercial vertical:

K-Wave Sector	DVLT Platform Application
Entertainment - K-Pop, Drama IP, Digital Content & Media	FLAGSHIP VERTICAL - IDE Digital Twin & NIL credentialing for K-Pop artist IP, K-Drama content rights, and digital royalty tokenization as VWA on GMMT; DataScore® for AI-based content asset valuation and live event revenue forecasting; DMR-LIVE protocol integration for K-Pop concert receivables tokenization as RWA on DMR
Food & Beverage - K-Food Franchise, Cuisine & Export	DataValue® for franchise system and supply chain asset scoring; J1Manna DMR RWA settlement for cross-border distribution contracts through Innovation City hubs
Beauty & Cosmetics - K-Beauty Brands, Skincare & Biotech	DVLT healthcare HPC licensing applied to K-Beauty O-Min, biotech supply chains; IDE Digital Twin for K-Longevity (NovocellBio NK cell) clinical supply RWA tokenization
Technology / AI - IoT, Robotics & Blockchain	DataScore® AI agents for KORECEN biometric patent (13 KIPO finger-vein) valuation as RWA; DVLT Web 3.0 enterprise data management for IoT/robotics SMB IP assets
Manufacturing - Advanced Materials, EV Components & Batteries	DVLT immutable metadata for critical minerals provenance; IDE Digital Twin for K-Defense, dual-use hardware supply chain traceability on DMR
Healthcare / Bio - Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices & Telehealth	DVLT healthcare HPC licensing and DataValue® for NovocellBio NK cell manufacturing capacity and clinical supply agreement tokenization as K-Longevity RWA on DMR
Fashion - Contemporary Design & Textile Innovation	IDE NIL credentialing for brand and design IP; DataScore® for O-Min fashion IP asset valuation as VWA on GMMT; cross-border distribution RWA on DMR
Education / EdTech - E-Learning Platforms & Global Certification	DVLT Web 3.0 data management for SaaS-model EdTech platform data assets; DataScore® for certification IP valuation feeding Demora flywheel programmable yield via DMR

Statements

"Datavault AI was built for exactly this moment - when AI-powered data intelligence meets institutional blockchain infrastructure at a global scale. The K2Global Innovation K-Wave platform, with K-Entertainment as its flagship vertical, represents one of the most compelling real-world asset mandates in the market today: 200M+ Hallyu fans, $14B+ in K-Pop revenue, 500+ Korean SMBs, three US Innovation Cities, and a two-token blockchain architecture built for institutional settlement. Our Data Vault^®, DataValue^®, DataScore^®, and Digital Twin platforms are the intelligence layer that transforms K-Entertainment IP - from K-Pop concert revenues and K-Drama royalties to K-Beauty brands and K-Food franchises - from illiquid cultural assets into scalable, liquid digital financial products. We are proud to be the technology partner of choice for the JP3E platform."

- Nathaniel Bradley, CEO, Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT)

"The Datavault AI partnership is a defining moment for the Global Digital Infrastructure Platform - and specifically for DMR-LIVE, our K-Entertainment RWA tokenization protocol. K-Entertainment is not merely one of eight K-Wave sectors; it is the cultural demand engine that drives all of them. With 200M+ Hallyu fans, $40B+ in annual K-Wave economic impact, and a $3B+ tokenizable K-Entertainment pipeline, DVLT's AI-powered data valuation, Digital Twin technology, and enterprise tokenization stack provide precisely the intelligence infrastructure required to convert Korean cultural IP into institutional-grade, on-chain financial products at global scale. Together, we are building the operating system for K-Wave infrastructure finance."

- John K. Park, Chairman & CEO, Demora Foundation / JP3E Holdings Inc.

About Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT)

Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) is an AI-driven data monetization, RWA tokenization, and Web 3.0 infrastructure company headquartered at One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 2400, Philadelphia, PA 19103. DVLT provides enterprise-grade platforms including Information Data Exchange^® (Digital Twin / NIL credentialing), Data Vault^®, DataValue^®, and DataScore^® AI agents, and HPC-powered data valuation and secure monetization infrastructure spanning fintech, healthcare, real estate, and sports & entertainment verticals - including the full K-Entertainment sector. CEO: Nathaniel Bradley. Website: www.datavaultsite.com

About Demora Foundation

Demora Foundation is the institutional governance entity of Demora Chain - a dual OP Stack Layer 2 on Ethereum (target: 560,000+ TPS, USD1 gas model) designed for stablecoin finance, RWA tokenization, and VWA (Virtual Wealth Asset) creation at institutional scale. Demora Foundation governs the DMR-LIVE K-Entertainment RWA tokenization protocol as the flagship product of its K2Global Innovation K-Wave Cities deployment. Demora Foundation is incorporated in Delaware and governed under JP3E Holdings Inc. Website: demora.foundation

Media Contacts:
John K. Park, Chairman & CEO - JP3E Holdings Inc. / Demora Foundation
John.park@jp3e.com | www.jp3e.com | demora.foundation

Alan Wallace, Head of Public Relations - Datavault AI / marketing@dvlt.ai

Investor Contact

Edward Barger , VP, Investor Relations - Datavault AI, ir@dvlt.ai - ebarger@dvlt.ai

SOURCE: Datavault AI Inc

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FAQ

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What did Datavault AI (DVLT) announce on April 1, 2026 regarding Demora Foundation?

Datavault AI announced a Technology Integration Agreement as Demora Foundation's AI data intelligence and tokenization partner. According to the company, DVLT will deploy Data Vault®, DataScore®, DataValue®, and IDE Digital Twin to power K-Entertainment RWA/VWA tokenization on Demora Chain.

What is the DMR-LIVE protocol that DVLT will support with Demora Foundation?

DMR-LIVE is a K-Entertainment RWA tokenization engine converting live-event cash flows into yield-bearing tokens. According to the company, it tokenizes ticket receivables, venue revenues and sponsorships settled in DMR and GMMT layers.

How large is the tokenizable K-Entertainment pipeline cited by Datavault AI (DVLT)?

Datavault AI cites a $3B+ tokenizable K-Entertainment pipeline for DMR-LIVE. According to the company, that estimate aggregates K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Beauty, K-Food and eventable IP across K2Global's network.

What are the Phase 1 deployment and issuance targets for DVLT's DMR-LIVE rollout?

Phase 1 targets a 0-6 month pilot with 5-10 flagship events and a $25M-$50M initial issuance pool. According to the company, Phase 1 aims for 500K–1M live attendees and institutional LP onboarding.

What yield guidance did Datavault AI (DVLT) disclose for DMR-LIVE token instruments?

The announcement cites an 8-14% target annualized yield for DMR-LIVE token instruments. According to the company, that target reflects projected cash-flow-backed yields from tokenized K-Entertainment revenue streams.