---
type: entity
entity_type: company
name: Claynosaurz
domain: entertainment
status: active
tracked_by: clay
created: 2026-03-11
---

# Claynosaurz

Community-owned IP project that originated as an NFT collection and is now expanding into animated entertainment through a co-production partnership with Mediawan Kids & Family. The project has generated ~1B views across social platforms and represents a test case for community IP transitioning to professional production while retaining creative control.

## Timeline

- **2025-06-02** — Announced co-production partnership with Method Animation (Mediawan subsidiary) for 39 x 7-minute animated series; YouTube-first distribution strategy with subsequent traditional TV/streaming sales; presented at Annecy International Animation Festival

## Relationship to KB

- [[co-production-partnerships-preserve-community-IP-control-while-accessing-professional-production-infrastructure-unlike-traditional-licensing]] — primary case study
- [[progressive validation through community building reduces development risk by proving audience demand before production investment]] — ~1B social views provided quantified audience validation
- [[traditional media buyers now seek content with pre-existing community engagement data as risk mitigation]] — Mediawan partnership demonstrates traditional studio engagement with community IP