ai16z refers to a Solana token and AI-themed project launched in 2024. The project later migrated eligible holders to the separate ELIZAOS token. The token and the open-source ElizaOS software are different things; in 2026 the project’s founder said token support was ending while the software was to continue separately.
Market Data
| Asset | Ticker | Price (USD) | Market capitalization | 24-hour volume | Circulating supply | Total / max supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy ai16z contract | AI16Z | $0.0003612 | $397,462 | $3,549.83 | 1.1 billion | 1.1 billion / 1.1 billion |
CoinGecko snapshot accessed 2026-10-20. Figures change; the listing identifies this as the legacy AI16Z contract after migration to ELIZAOS.
Project and Software
The ai16z project gained attention for combining a venture-style DAO story with an AI agent concept. That description was a project pitch, not proof that an autonomous model independently controlled an investment fund. ElizaOS became the name of the associated agent software and development ecosystem; its public code repository is separate from either token contract.
Migration from AI16Z to ELIZAOS
In 2025, Eliza Labs announced a token migration and rebrand from AI16Z to ELIZAOS. The announcement described a 1-to-6 conversion for eligible holders based on the project’s snapshot and a new token design. The old and successor contracts remain distinct. A secondary-market AI16Z balance should not be assumed eligible for conversion, and old migration instructions should not be treated as current support.
Tokenomics and Supply
CoinGecko’s snapshot above reports 1.1 billion circulating, total, and maximum AI16Z tokens for the legacy contract. This is tracker-reported supply information, not a promise of liquidity or project backing. The documented migration ratio applied to snapshot-eligible balances; it does not create a new 1-to-6 redemption right for every current holder. We could not verify an active fee, staking, reward, or governance utility for the legacy AI16Z token.
2026 Project Status
In August 2026, CoinDesk reported that Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters called the ELIZAOS token dead, said the foundation was closing, and said he intended to continue software work without a token. This was a statement about the successor token and its support, not a statement that the AI agent software itself had stopped existing. CoinGecko still displays a market listing for the separate legacy AI16Z contract, but a listing does not establish official support or reliable liquidity.
Common Misconceptions
- ai16z is affiliated with Andreessen Horowitz. The similar name does not establish a business relationship.
- AI16Z and ELIZAOS are the same token contract. They are separate contracts connected by a migration process.
- The ElizaOS framework is the token. Open-source software can exist independently of a crypto asset or foundation.
Social Media Sentiment
A November 2025 r/CryptoScams post described confusion and a claimed unauthorized transfer during the migration; replies offered conflicting explanations. The claims are unverified and do not prove project misconduct, but the thread illustrates why migration links and wallet approvals need careful verification. Reddit discussion
Last updated: 2026-10
Related Terms
See Also
- Why DAO Governance Votes Often Fall Short
- What Is Tokenomics?
- How Crypto Invented Its Own Language
- ChangeNOW
Sources
- Eliza Labs migration announcement, The project announced a migration from AI16Z to ELIZAOS and described the intended successor-token design.
- CoinGecko AI16Z listing, CoinGecko identifies the legacy AI16Z contract, labels its rebrand, and reports current market and supply figures.
- elizaOS source repository, The public repository documents the distinct open-source software project and its current codebase.
- CoinDesk report on the 2026 token shutdown, This report quotes the founder’s August 2026 statements about token support and distinguishes them from the software framework.