AI-powered investment DAO ai16z is exploring launching its own Layer 1 blockchain network as part of a broader overhaul of tokenomics. The project is also considering creating a pump.fun-like platform for launching AI agents.
According to a post on the governance forum, ai16z contributors envision the AI Agent Launchpad as “the primary way to implement ‘flywheel’ tokenomics that increase the value of $ai16z,” the project’s native token.
Mechanisms being considered include charging a percentage of startup fees, requiring Z$16 in holdings for allocation, using Z$16 for initial agent offerings, and pairing agent tokens with Z$16 in Liquidity pools.
The proposed L1 blockchain would be open-source with node incentives and the AI16Z token would serve as the base currency. This initiative reflects ai16z’s commitment to creating a comprehensive ecosystem for AI agents in the blockchain space.
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