Auto.fun is a launchpad platform developed by ai16z that facilitates the launch of new blockchain projects with selected partners. The platform aims to provide a streamlined environment for project launches in the Web3 ecosystem. ^[1]

Overview

Officially launched on April 17, 2025, Auto.fun represents a specialized platform designed to serve as a launchpad for blockchain and Web3 projects. Developed under the ai16z ecosystem, auto.fun provides infrastructure and support for new projects entering the blockchain space. The platform appears to be positioned as a curated gateway for selected partners to launch their projects with enhanced visibility and support. ^[1]

The platform supports the creation of AI agents that interact with social media, decentralized finance (DeFi) apps and other Web3 services.

“The vision for auto.fun is to democratize access to both AI and Web3 technologies by creating agents that can execute tasks autonomously on behalf of users,” said Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs and the open-source elizaOS. ^[6]

The development of auto.fun aligns with the broader trend in the blockchain industry of creating specialized platforms that help new projects navigate the complexities of launching in the Web3 space. By offering a structured launchpad environment, auto.fun aims to address common challenges faced by emerging blockchain initiatives, including visibility, credibility, and access to potential users and investors.

Development Timeline

Auto.fun has been in development as part of the ai16z ecosystem, with significant progress announced in early 2025. Key milestones include:

• April 1, 2025: Shaw, the founder of ai16z, announced that the auto.fun platform was ready and would launch with its first partners within two weeks ^[1]
• The platform appears to have been developed alongside Eliza v2, another project from the ai16z ecosystem ^[1]
• Auto.fun was officially launched and announced on April 17, 2025.

Technical Features

While specific technical details about auto.fun remain limited in public documentation, the platform appears to function as a launchpad with the following characteristics:

• Partner-focused approach for project launches
• Integration with the broader ai16z ecosystem
• Web3-native infrastructure for blockchain project deployment

Team and Leadership

Auto.fun is developed under the leadership of Shaw ^[5], who is identified as the founder of ai16z. On April 1, 2025, Shaw made the announcement about auto.fun's readiness on social media, stating: "The Launchpad platform auto.fun is ready, and we will launch with our first partners in two weeks." ^[2]

Ecosystem Integration

Auto.fun appears to be closely integrated with other projects in the ai16z ecosystem:

• Eliza v2: Announced to be launching around the same time as auto.fun
• ElizaOS: Previous versions (v0.25.8) were released in February 2025, with v2 1.0.0 beta released in March 2025 ^[3]