# elizaOS Discord - 2026-04-28

## Summary

### Project Development Progress

Shaw announced that Eliza v3 and Milady integration are nearing completion, with significant progress expected in the coming weeks. The development work has been conducted in quieter, more focused servers to avoid distractions from token price discussions and maintain concentration on technical implementation.

### Token Utility and Infrastructure

A major technical milestone was revealed: $ELIZA (elizaOS token) has been implemented as the default payment method in x402 for elizaOS/Milady services. This integration provides concrete utility to the token beyond speculative value, connecting it directly to infrastructure usage.

### Community Engagement and Strategy

Community members provided feedback on balancing technical development with broader project needs. The discussion highlighted tension between pure development focus and community engagement requirements. Feedback emphasized the importance of PR planning, business strategy, and maintaining regular communication with the community while staying focused on relevant technical topics.

### Collaboration Opportunities

Kevin111s introduced himself as a software engineer seeking partnership opportunities, specifically looking for a US-based collaborator to handle client-facing communication while he focuses on building production-ready AI workflows and backend architecture.

## FAQ

**Q: What is the current status of Eliza v3 and Milady integration?**
A: Both are nearing completion according to Shaw, with an exciting couple of weeks ahead for the project.

**Q: What is the new utility for the $ELIZA token?**
A: $ELIZA is now the default payment method in x402 for elizaOS/Milady services, providing concrete infrastructure utility.

**Q: Why has Shaw been working in quieter servers?**
A: To avoid token price discussions and maintain focus on technical development work without distractions.

**Q: What kind of collaboration is Kevin111s seeking?**
A: He is looking for a US-based partner to handle client-facing communication while he focuses on building production-ready AI workflows and backend architecture.

## Help Interactions

No specific help interactions with clear resolutions were documented in the provided channel summaries. The coders channel contained only brief greetings and a scammer warning from odilitime.

## Action Items

### Technical

- Complete Eliza v3 development (mentioned by Shaw)
- Finalize Milady integration (mentioned by Shaw)

### Features

- Continue implementation of $ELIZA token as payment method in x402 infrastructure (mentioned by Shaw)

### Documentation

- Increase communication frequency with community (suggested by zadayos and cryptologos_00014)
- Develop PR planning and business strategy materials (suggested by zadayos and cryptologos_00014)