As part of a broader tokenomics overhaul, the agentic artificial intelligence platform ai16z is considering launching its own layer-1 (L1) blockchain network. The project’s governance forum has shared details on the proposed plan, which includes creating an AI agent launchpad similar to Pump.fun.
Tokenomics Overhaul and Launchpad Plans
According to a post on the governance forum, ai16z is contemplating positioning itself as an L1 blockchain for AI. This move would involve creating a platform that enables the launching of AI agents, with the primary goal of driving value to $ai16z, the project’s native token.
Contributors to ai16z envision the AI agent launchpad as the primary means of implementing "flywheel" tokenomics, which aim to drive value to the $ai16z token. Suggested mechanics include:
- Taking a percentage of launch fees
- Requiring $ai16z holdings for allocation
- Using $ai16z for initial agent offerings
- Pairing agent tokens with $ai16z in liquidity pools
Open-Source L1 Blockchain with Node Incentives
The proposed L1 blockchain would be open-source, with node incentives that reward contributors. The AI16Z token would serve as the base currency for the network.
Market Performance and Token Growth
Since its launch in October, the AI16Z token has bootstrapped a market capitalization of nearly $1.5 billion, according to CoinGecko. This remarkable growth is a testament to the potential of agentic artificial intelligence in decentralized finance.
ai16z’s Autonomous Investment Fund and Eliza Operating System
Ai16z describes itself as "the first investment DAO led by AI agents." Its flagship AI operating system, Eliza, leverages collective intelligence and AI to make investment decisions. The autonomous investment fund has already demonstrated impressive returns, with an onchain liquidity pool clocking annualized returns approaching 25%, according to data from Daos.fun.
Web3 AI Agents and Blockchain Networks
As of December, blockchain networks host approximately 10,000 AI agents, collectively earning millions of dollars each week from onchain activities. This growth is expected to continue, with VanEck predicting that upward of 1 million AI agents will populate blockchain networks by the end of 2025.
AI Agent Market Capitalization and Expected Growth
In 2024, tokens tied to agentic AI collectively rose to upward of $10 billion in market capitalization. This growth is expected to continue, with J.D. Seraphine, a Web3 AI developer at Raiinmaker, predicting that AI agents will take on a more prominent role within decentralized communities by the end of 2025.
Conclusion
The launch of ai16z’s own layer-1 blockchain network would mark an important milestone in the development of agentic artificial intelligence. With its proposed tokenomics overhaul and AI agent launchpad, ai16z is poised to drive growth and value to its native token. As the market for Web3 AI continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how ai16z’s plans unfold.
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