# elizaOS Discord - 2026-04-26

## Summary

### Token Utility and Business Strategy

The team discussed the challenge of implementing token-specific utility for Eliza without creating friction for users. shawmakesmagic explained that the preferred approach is to accept any payment method users have available and use the generated revenue to buy back tokens. This strategy aims to balance token economics with user experience. The discussion acknowledged the difficulty of forcing token utility while maintaining accessibility.

### Development Progress and Product Updates

Multiple significant development milestones were reported. Version 3 of Eliza is nearing completion and approaching release. An application is in its final stages of development. Eliza Cloud is actively taking on business clients with direct app integration capabilities. The team confirmed that degenai updates are imminent and will be released soon.

### Technical Issues

A technical problem was identified with the Milady Play Store link from the GitHub repository being non-functional. This issue was reported by community members attempting to access the resource.

### Community Engagement

The channel included community banter regarding price movements and milestone-based commitments from members. Discussions reflected active community participation in tracking project developments and market performance.

## FAQ

**Q: What is the strategy for Eliza token utility?**
A: The preferred approach is to accept any payment method users have and use the revenue generated to buy back tokens, rather than forcing token-specific utility that creates user friction.

**Q: When will v3 be released?**
A: Version 3 is nearing completion and is close to release, though no specific date was provided.

**Q: Is Eliza Cloud operational?**
A: Yes, Eliza Cloud is actively taking business and offers direct app integration.

**Q: When will degenai updates be available?**
A: The team confirmed that degenai updates are imminent and coming soon.

**Q: Is the Milady Play Store link working?**
A: No, the Milady Play Store link from GitHub was reported as non-functional.

## Help Interactions

**Helper:** shawmakesmagic
**Helpee:** Community members
**Resolution:** Explained the token utility strategy and clarified that the approach is to accept any payment method and use revenue for token buybacks rather than forcing token-specific utility.

**Helper:** Community members
**Helpee:** Development team
**Resolution:** Reported that the Milady Play Store link from GitHub is not functional, alerting the team to a technical issue requiring attention.

## Action Items

### Technical

- Fix the non-functional Milady Play Store link from GitHub repository (mentioned by community members)
- Complete and release version 3 of Eliza (mentioned by shawmakesmagic)
- Release imminent degenai updates (mentioned by team)

### Features

- Finalize the application currently in final stages (mentioned by shawmakesmagic)
- Continue Eliza Cloud business integration with direct app capabilities (mentioned by shawmakesmagic)