According to a report by The Block, the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) ai16z, based on AI agents, is exploring adjustments to its token economics and may launch a Layer 1 blockchain. The team has engaged in preliminary discussions with contributors to improve its token value accumulation mechanism. The latest governance considerations for ai16z include a phased comprehensive reform of its token economics.
However, it should be emphasized that although the DAO plays an important role in the governance of ai16z, the operations of ai16z are not entirely managed by the DAO. The core development team still holds significant influence over the direction of ai16z, but developers emphasize that the project adopts a collaborative and open-source development model.
The reform plan under discussion includes a staking mechanism that allows for providing additional benefits to token holders, such as early access to new features and sharing a portion of platform fees. In the first quarter of 2025, the project also plans to launch a token issuance platform similar to pump.fun. This platform may become the core for deploying AI agents based on the 'Eliza Development Framework' and will use its native token as the base currency for interactions between agents.
The 'Eliza Development Framework' allows developers to create their own AI agents, built using TypeScript, with cross-platform compatibility, enabling interaction across multiple blockchain networks and social media applications.
According to relevant documents, the issuance platform may implement various value capture mechanisms, including issuance fees, ai16z token staking for access rights, and strategic liquidity pool pairing, among others. Additionally, based on documents shared by contributors, ai16z is also considering launching a Layer 1 blockchain specifically designed for AI applications.
As of the time of writing, the market capitalization of the ai16z token reached 1.5 billion USD over the weekend and has slightly retreated to about 1.46 billion USD.
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