Aiccelerate DAO, the crypto-AI investment and development group backed by veterans from Coinbase, Google, and ai16z, said on Tuesday it is overhauling its profit model – and it’s not waiting around for the future to happen.

According to co-founder Ejaaz Ahamadeen, the organization is pivoting from a revenue model based solely on agent issuance fees to one driven by service-level taxation. “What’s going on is that relying on simple issuance just isn’t cutting it anymore,” Ahamadeen said on social media. “We’re shifting to a model where commissions on agent services – think of it like an Apple App Store for AI – and fees from agent execution, such as AI model calls and computing support, will be our bread and butter.”

The change comes as Aiccelerate DAO, currently valued at around $150 million, faces community criticism over its initial token vesting practices. Several insiders offloaded large portions of their allocations shortly after launch, prompting calls for a more balanced, long-term approach. In response, the DAO announced plans to tighten token vesting schedules to bolster sustained growth and maintain market confidence.

Launched by industry heavyweights with roots in top open-source AI projects, Aiccelerate DAO aims to accelerate decentralized open-source AI development across multiple blockchain ecosystems. Its strategy includes building a suite of AI agents and tools designed to help users navigate an increasingly complex crypto landscape.

“This isn’t just about shifting revenue streams,” Ahamadeen added. “It’s about playing smart and ensuring that we take the green while we have it, driving genuine value for the entire community.”

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