Tyrice Hicks

Tyrice Hicks is the co-founder of Knovel Protocol, a Web3 literary ecosystem that empowers authors to retain full ownership of their intellectual property while connecting directly with readers. Inspired by his father's struggle as an author of 11 books who faced the limitations of traditional publishing, Tyrice is dedicated to building blockchain infrastructure that solves real problems for creators rather than chasing speculative trends. His journey spans designing banking features for 2 million users at Ally to working in luxury retail at Chanel and Hermès - experiences that taught him how technology can protect authenticity, enhance customer experience, and streamline operations. Today, he focuses on democratizing publishing through decentralized tools that eliminate gatekeepers and enable sustainable creator economies.