Originally launched in early 2025 on the Solana blockchain, AI16Z quickly captured attention as a memecoin parody of elite AI venture capital firms — blending internet humor, crypto satire, and speculative trading into a uniquely viral asset.

 

Fueled by its ironic branding and community-driven momentum, AI16Z's rise was powered by both meme appeal and a growing skepticism of centralized AI hype.

 

However, Solana’s recurring issues — including fee inconsistency, network instability, and scaling limitations — ultimately constrained AI16Z’s ability to evolve into a staking-capable, utility-enabled token within broader DeFi environments.

 

Now, with the launch of ATC-20 AI16Z on AtlantisChain, original AI16Z holders can unlock the full power of a revolutionary blockchain — offering 0.093-second finality, ultra-low fixed gas fees, and native compatibility with staking, smart contracts, and ultra-super-fast Web3 protocols.

 

ATC-20 AI16Z transforms a viral Solana-born meme token into a high-performance, staking-enabled digital asset built for long-term community value.

 

Key Features

 

1️⃣ Staking Rewards:            12% APY (locked for 12 months)

 

2️⃣ Staking Redemption:     1:1 redeemable to original AI16Z wallet

 

3️⃣ Fixed Total Supply:         1,000,000,000 ATC-20 AI16Z (hard cap)
                                                   * Cold wallet release based on verified AI16Z deposits or staking
                                                   * Permanently no new minting

 

4️⃣ Transaction Fee:              0.00000020 ATC (lowest globally)

 

5️⃣ Transaction Speed:         2,100,000 TPS (fastest worldwide)

 

6️⃣ Block Time:                      0.031 seconds 

 

7️⃣ Transaction Finality:     0.093 seconds (near-instant)

 

8️⃣ Reserve-Backed:             1:1 peg to original AI16Z

 

9️⃣ Bridge-Free:                     No cross-chain risk

 

With expanding use cases across the Atlantis ecosystem, the AtlantisChain founding team sees a $5.00 AI16Z valuation by 2050 as a bold yet realistic milestone — and will support its growth through the ATC-20 AI16Z framework.