At the WebX Asia conference, co-founder and executive chairman Ysiu engaged in a fireside chat with senior staff writer NAR Koyanagi to discuss the pivotal role of ownership in the era of agentic AI. As AI transitions from simply responding to taking autonomous actions, establishing clear ownership frameworks becomes crucial to define who holds rights over the outputs and value generated by these AI agents. This evolving landscape underscores the importance of addressing ownership not as an afterthought, but as a foundational element of AI’s development.

YSIU: Yat Siu, known as @ysiu on X, serves as co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands with a focus on digital property rights in Web3. He participated in a recent fireside chat at WebX Asia exploring ownership issues in the agentic AI era alongside Nikkei journalists.
WebX Asia: WebX Asia is Asia’s leading Web3 conference organized by CoinPost and held annually in Tokyo. It convenes global leaders from blockchain, crypto, DeFi, and AI sectors to discuss emerging technologies and industry developments. The 2026 edition recently featured discussions on agentic AI and ownership structures.
NAR Koyanagi: Ken Koyanagi, or @NARkoyanagi, is a senior staff writer at Nikkei Inc. with extensive experience covering Asian economy, business, and technology. He moderated or joined discussions at the recent WebX Asia event on the implications of agentic AI for ownership and value creation.

Ownership Structures: Clear ownership frameworks are essential to define rights over outputs and value generated by autonomous AI agents.
Agentic AI Transition: AI systems are evolving from passive responders to active agents that pursue goals independently on behalf of users.