Ai16z, now ElizaOS, began as a DAO integrating AI in venture capital investment decisions, using AI agents and community governance to manage crypto and Web3 projects. In early 2025, it rebranded to ElizaOS to establish a distinct identity and broaden its scope as an open-source protocol for developing autonomous AI agents across blockchains. The ai16z token is migrating to the $elizaOS token, which supports cross-chain AI agent operations, enhanced interoperability, and ecosystem growth. This transition marked a shift from a pure decentralized AI-driven VC fund to a comprehensive AI agent platform serving DeFi, DAO governance, and autonomous trading across multiple networks. The project continues to develop futarchy governance and AI-human collaboration models for investment and decision-making.