In the wave of AI and blockchain integration, the popular AI project ai16z has sparked discussions again, reportedly actively planning a comprehensive overhaul of its token economic structure, and may launch a Layer1 blockchain specifically designed for AI applications.
Major overhaul of the token economy, comprehensive upgrade of the value capture mechanism.
Currently, the ai16z team has begun initial discussions with contributors, attempting to optimize the value accumulation method 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 deploying AI projects within the ecosystem, and making ai16z's native token the foundational token for interactions among 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: Layer1 may become a key focus for future deployments.
What’s more noteworthy is that ai16z is also considering developing a Layer1 blockchain designed specifically for AI applications. According to internal documents, the new Layer1 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 simultaneously serves dual roles as a governance token and an application token. In addition to allowing token holders to participate in the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and vote 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 the tools to create AI agents and features 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 strategic direction of the project.
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The article 'AI Agent Coin Major Overhaul! ai16z's Token Economy May Undergo a Major Revision, Considering Launching L1 Blockchain' was first published in 'Crypto City'.
