In the wave of the combination of AI and blockchain, the popular AI agent project ai16z has once again sparked discussions, reportedly actively planning a comprehensive overhaul of the token economic structure, and may launch a Layer 1 blockchain specifically designed for AI applications.
Major overhaul of the token economy, comprehensive upgrade of value capture mechanisms
Currently, the ai16z team has begun preliminary discussions with contributors to optimize the value accumulation methods of the token. According to the latest governance proposal, they are considering a 'phased' approach to completely reform the token economic structure.
In the first quarter of 2025, ai16z plans to launch a token issuance platform similar to pump.fun, serving as the core hub for AI project deployment within the ecosystem, and making ai16z's native token the foundational token for interactions between AI agents.
In the future, this issuance platform may introduce various value capture mechanisms, such as: project deployment fees, users needing to stake ai16z tokens to use the platform, and strategic liquidity pool pairing models.
Targeting the blue ocean of AI applications: Layer 1 may become a key focus for future layout
What is even more noteworthy is that ai16z is also considering developing a Layer 1 blockchain specifically designed for AI applications. According to internal documents, the new Layer 1 will focus on meeting the needs of AI applications and is expected to become one of the key technological points for ai16z in the future.
As the core of the ecosystem, ai16z's native token serves a dual role as both a governance token and an application token. In addition to allowing token holders to participate in decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) voting on the future development direction of the project, the token can also be used to support various functions of AI agents.
ai16z operates on the Solana blockchain and is not affiliated with the well-known venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The platform's core technology, the Eliza development framework, provides developers with tools to create AI agents and has cross-chain compatibility.
Although ai16z has a DAO and emphasizes community governance, the core development team still has a certain degree of influence over the project's strategic direction.
"ai16z plans 'major overhaul of token economy' and is considering launching Layer 1 blockchain" was first published in (Blocktempo).