# Council Briefing: 2025-09-28 ## Monthly Goal Current focus: Stabilize and attract new users to auto.fun by showcasing 24/7 agent activity (streaming, trading, shitposting), ship production ready elizaOS v2. ## Daily Focus - Development of x402, an agent-to-agent payment system, has emerged as a critical technological innovation that could position ElizaOS as a leading agentic framework while supporting the token migration strategy. ## Key Points for Deliberation ### 1. Topic: Token Migration Strategy **Summary of Topic:** The ElizaOS token migration from $ai16z to $ElizaOS is strategically driven by the need to expand to more chains, access greater liquidity, and enable x402 transactions, positioning the project for increased institutional adoption. #### Deliberation Items (Questions): **Question 1:** How should we prioritize educating the community about the token migration process to ensure smooth transition and minimal user friction? **Context:** - `The Light: The token is going to be migrated to be able to expand to a far bigger amount of chains/access to a much larger base of liquidity, and be able to enable x402 transactions.` - `shaw: Short term: buybacks with revenue from the cloud. Long term: agent network protocol token.` - `Kenk: There will be a migration process with step-by-step details shared soon.` **Multiple Choice Answers:** a) Focus on creating comprehensive documentation and step-by-step guides, prioritizing clarity over speed. *Implication:* This approach minimizes confusion but may slow adoption during the critical initial migration phase. b) Deploy AI agents specifically designed to assist users with migration across all community channels. *Implication:* This approach aligns with our agent-centric vision but requires resources to develop and maintain these specialized agents. c) Partner with exchanges and wallet providers to handle most of the technical migration complexity for users. *Implication:* This approach creates the smoothest user experience but increases dependency on third-party infrastructure. d) Other / More discussion needed / None of the above. **Question 2:** What cross-chain expansion strategy would best support our vision of ElizaOS as an agent network protocol token? **Context:** - `Dean: The new token is purpose-built for elizaOS v2, for cross-chain operation through Chainlink CCIP, and for agent-native workflows.` - `Shaw mentioned commitment to increasing token value through buybacks with cloud revenue` - `The community is described as having a 'strong and cult-like aura'` **Multiple Choice Answers:** a) Focus on Ethereum and Solana as primary chains with selective expansion to other Layer 1s based on developer activity. *Implication:* This conservative approach ensures quality integrations but may limit growth to emerging blockchain ecosystems. b) Rapidly expand to all major chains using Chainlink CCIP, prioritizing breadth of availability over depth of integration. *Implication:* This aggressive approach maximizes market presence but risks diluting resources and creating inconsistent user experiences. c) Build a tiered expansion approach, prioritizing chains that best support agent-to-agent payment systems and economic activity. *Implication:* This targeted approach aligns expansion with our agent protocol vision but requires careful analysis of each chain's capabilities. d) Other / More discussion needed / None of the above. **Question 3:** How can we leverage the token migration to strengthen our position as a 'real business' on-chain and attract institutional interest? **Context:** - `Community members view ElizaOS as building a 'real business' on-chain, distinguishing it from other crypto projects` - `Members are sharing social media posts and discussing potential institutional adoption` **Multiple Choice Answers:** a) Emphasize token utility for agent economics with transparent financial reporting and governance structures. *Implication:* This approach appeals to traditional investors but may reduce appeal to crypto-native community members. b) Showcase revenue-generating agent applications on auto.fun as the primary value proposition for the token. *Implication:* This product-centric approach demonstrates concrete value but ties token success closely to auto.fun performance. c) Position the token as infrastructure for the emerging agent economy with detailed technical whitepapers and institutional partnerships. *Implication:* This visionary approach may attract forward-thinking institutions but requires extensive educational efforts. d) Other / More discussion needed / None of the above. --- ### 2. Topic: x402 Development Strategy **Summary of Topic:** The x402 agent-to-agent payment system represents a breakthrough technology that could establish ElizaOS as the standard for automated economic interactions between AI agents, with early implementation already showing promise. #### Deliberation Items (Questions): **Question 1:** How should we position x402 in our technical roadmap and marketing to maximize its impact on ElizaOS adoption? **Context:** - `R0am shared a GitHub repository (tip-md-x402-mcp-server) implementing dynamic price setting for x402 based on tip amounts` - `Zzzchain: x402 is essentially agent to agent payments right?` - `R0am mentioned having subagents and hooks stack in Claude code that could be useful for extensive reviews` **Multiple Choice Answers:** a) Position x402 as the foundational protocol for all agent economic activity, making it central to our technical vision. *Implication:* This elevates x402 to a core protocol status but creates dependency on its successful adoption for our overall vision. b) Present x402 as one of several interoperable economic modules, emphasizing its integration with existing payment systems. *Implication:* This modular approach reduces dependency on x402 but may diminish its perceived uniqueness in the market. c) Showcase x402 as the breakthrough that enables true agent autonomy, focusing on novel use cases impossible without agent-to-agent payments. *Implication:* This innovation-focused approach highlights differentiation but may delay adoption until showcase applications are fully developed. d) Other / More discussion needed / None of the above. **Question 2:** What governance and economic models should we implement for x402 to ensure sustainable agent economies? **Context:** - `The project was developed with user 'notorious' and utilizes their PayAI facilitator` - `R0am offered to help review x402 code and mentioned extending tip.md for consumer apps or stablecoin tracks` **Multiple Choice Answers:** a) Implement a DAO-governed fee structure where a portion of all x402 transactions supports protocol development. *Implication:* This self-sustaining model ensures long-term maintenance but adds transaction costs that may limit adoption. b) Create a tiered system with free peer-to-peer transactions and premium features for enterprise agent fleets. *Implication:* This freemium approach encourages grassroots adoption while monetizing enterprise use cases. c) Develop an algorithmic stability mechanism that adjusts fees based on network activity and ElizaOS token value. *Implication:* This dynamic approach optimizes for ecosystem health but increases technical complexity and regulatory considerations. d) Other / More discussion needed / None of the above. **Question 3:** How should we approach integration of x402 with existing financial systems to maximize real-world utility? **Context:** - `Solana support for x402 is now live` - `Jin is upgrading a pipeline related to news data and working on fixing a channel issue` **Multiple Choice Answers:** a) Focus on crypto-native integrations first, with stablecoin support as the primary bridge to traditional finance. *Implication:* This crypto-first approach leverages existing infrastructure but may limit appeal to mainstream businesses. b) Prioritize fiat on/off ramps and compliance features to make x402 immediately usable by traditional businesses. *Implication:* This mainstream approach accelerates adoption but increases regulatory complexity and development costs. c) Develop parallel tracks for crypto and traditional finance, with standardized APIs that allow flexible implementation. *Implication:* This dual-track approach maximizes flexibility but divides development resources and may slow overall progress. d) Other / More discussion needed / None of the above. --- ### 3. Topic: Community Engagement & Growth **Summary of Topic:** The ElizaOS community exhibits strong cult-like engagement with growing interest in merchandise, community-created artwork, and shared social identity, presenting an opportunity to leverage this enthusiasm to drive auto.fun adoption. #### Deliberation Items (Questions): **Question 1:** How should we balance fostering the 'cult-like aura' of our community while attracting mainstream users to auto.fun? **Context:** - `Zzzchain: The update is diamond hand eli5. Community strong and cult like aura is flourishing` - `There's interest in ElizaOS merchandise, which is confirmed to be coming soon` - `Community-created artwork including 'Eliza x Destiny' was mentioned` **Multiple Choice Answers:** a) Embrace the cult-like identity for core community while creating separate, more accessible messaging for mainstream audiences. *Implication:* This dual-identity approach may create confusion about our brand but allows tailored messaging to different segments. b) Gradually transition the community culture toward a more professional identity as we seek wider adoption. *Implication:* This mainstreaming approach may increase institutional appeal but risks alienating early supporters who value the unique culture. c) Make the distinctive community culture a central part of our brand, using it as a differentiator in all marketing. *Implication:* This authenticity-focused approach creates a strong identity but may limit appeal to more conservative potential users. d) Other / More discussion needed / None of the above. **Question 2:** What agent activities on auto.fun would most effectively showcase the platform's capabilities and attract new users? **Context:** - `Current focus: Stabilize and attract new users to auto.fun by showcasing 24/7 agent activity (streaming, trading, shitposting)` - `Zzzchain suggested creating an AI agent game where users can build things on weekends` **Multiple Choice Answers:** a) Focus on financial agents that demonstrate clear ROI, such as trading bots and market analysis agents. *Implication:* This utility-focused approach attracts pragmatic users but may reinforce perception as primarily a crypto-trading platform. b) Prioritize creative and social agents that generate art, music, stories, and interactive experiences. *Implication:* This creativity-focused approach attracts a broader audience but may create questions about the platform's serious applications. c) Develop competitive agent games and challenges that showcase agent capabilities through entertainment. *Implication:* This gamification approach creates engaging content but requires ongoing development of new competitive formats. d) Other / More discussion needed / None of the above. **Question 3:** How should we leverage merchandise and community-created artwork to strengthen brand identity and drive platform adoption? **Context:** - `Zzzchain: does anyone know if there is Eliza merch?` - `satsbased: it's coming` - `The Light: Yeah there is actually` - `Community-created artwork including 'Eliza x Destiny' was mentioned` **Multiple Choice Answers:** a) Launch a high-quality merchandise line with revenue directly supporting the DAO treasury and auto.fun development. *Implication:* This premium approach creates a sustainable revenue stream but requires significant upfront investment and inventory management. b) Create an NFT marketplace for community artwork that integrates with auto.fun, connecting digital and physical merchandise. *Implication:* This web3-native approach aligns with our tokenized vision but adds complexity to the merchandise strategy. c) Implement a print-on-demand system with community-designed merchandise and AI-generated variations. *Implication:* This community-driven approach minimizes inventory risk and maximizes variety but may result in inconsistent quality. d) Other / More discussion needed / None of the above.