Media & EntertainmentIndonesian book giant turns to tech to fight piracy
Kompas Gramedia unit sees promise in blockchain to defend intellectual property
A Gramedia shop inside conglomerate Kompas Gramedia's office compound in Jakarta. The company operates a network of over 100 such stores nationwide. (Photo by Devin Jimie)
RANDY MULYANTO, Contributing writer
January 6, 2024 15:00 JST
JAKARTA -- Indonesian conglomerate Kompas Gramedia's book publishing unit is optimistic that blockchain technology can help it fight persistent online content piracy, as it also works to overcome challenges including lifting reading levels and reducing regional pricing discrepancies in the sprawling island nation.