AI-powered investment DAO, AI16z, is exploring the creation of its own layer-1 blockchain network, marking a significant step in a broader overhaul of its tokenomics model. The initiative includes plans to develop an AI agent launchpad akin to platforms like Pump.fun, according to discussions in the project’s governance forum.
The proposed launchpad would serve as a central mechanism to implement “flywheel” tokenomics, designed to bolster the value of $AI16z, the platform’s native token. Contributors have outlined potential revenue streams, including launch fees, allocation requirements tied to $AI16z holdings, initial agent offerings priced in $AI16z, and liquidity pools pairing $AI16z with agent tokens.
A key component of the vision is the creation of an
open-source layer-1 blockchain with node incentives, positioning $AI16z as its base currency. This move reflects AI16z’s ambition to establish a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates blockchain technology with AI-driven investment strategies.
The initiative addresses concerns over the current tokenomics model, which partners believe inadequately captures the value generated by the Eliza framework, AI16z’s flagship AI operating system. By realigning incentives for developers, investors, and the broader community, the proposed ecosystem aims to ensure sustainable growth and economic resilience within the DAO.
Source: VaneCk
Key Features of the Proposal
- Curated Project Launches: A vetting process to maintain quality and ensure alignment with the DAO’s mission.
- Staking and Governance: Empowering $AI16z holders to actively shape the DAO’s future through governance mechanisms.
- Strategic Liquidity Management: Optimizing strategies to maximize benefits while mitigating risks.
- Diversified Treasury: Strengthening the DAO’s financial resilience and long-term sustainability.
Since its debut in October, the $AI16z token has achieved a market capitalization nearing $1.5 billion. Positioned as “the first investment DAO led by AI agents,” AI16z relies on Eliza to drive its investment decisions, managing an on-chain liquidity pool with reported annualized returns of nearly 25%.
As AI16z eyes its next phase, the proposed blockchain and launchpad could redefine how AI agents operate within the blockchain ecosystem, offering a glimpse into the future of decentralized, AI-driven investment models.
