The AI agent meta on Solana exploded in late 2024. Projects like ai16z, Virtuals, and dozens of autonomous agent frameworks created a new category of on-chain token: not a memecoin, not a governance token, but a token tied to an AI agent that can act autonomously on-chain. auto.fun was built to be the launchpad for this new category.
Created by the team behind ai16z and the ElizaOS framework, auto.fun launched in 2025 as a dedicated platform for AI agent token launches on Solana. It's designed around the idea that AI agents will be economic actors — managing treasuries, executing trades, building products — and that these agents should have their own tokens from day one.
This guide covers what auto.fun is, how it works, how to buy AI agent tokens, and how it compares to other Solana launchpads.
What Is auto.fun?
auto.fun is a token launchpad on Solana focused on AI agent tokens. It was created by the ai16z team — the same organization behind the ElizaOS open-source AI agent framework, which powers thousands of autonomous agents on Solana and other blockchains.
The core thesis of auto.fun: AI agents need economic infrastructure. An agent that can hold tokens, earn fees, and make autonomous decisions needs a token that represents ownership or participation in that agent's activity. If you're new to the category, our Solana AI agents guide explains what these agents are, how they work, and the best projects building them.
On auto.fun, you can:
- Launch a token for an AI agent or AI-native project
- Connect a token to an ElizaOS-powered agent
- Buy tokens for promising AI projects early
- Trade AI agent tokens with Solana-speed finality
How auto.fun Works
auto.fun uses a bonding curve model similar to Pump.fun for the launch phase, but with a few key differences:
- AI agent integration: Projects can link their token to a live ElizaOS agent from day one. The agent can tweet, respond to holders, manage a treasury, or execute defined on-chain actions
- Creator fees: Creators earn a percentage of trading fees, creating an ongoing revenue stream for builders
- Meteora graduation: Once a token reaches its graduation threshold, liquidity migrates to Meteora pools for deeper, more stable trading
- ElizaOS plugin support: Tokens can have agents with custom plugins — Twitter bots, Discord bots, on-chain trading strategies, and more
The ElizaOS Connection
ElizaOS is an open-source framework for building AI agents. It powers agents across hundreds of Solana projects. When a project launches on auto.fun with ElizaOS integration, their agent can:
- Post autonomous updates on X/Twitter about the project
- Respond to community questions
- Execute on-chain transactions based on conditions
- Manage a treasury wallet autonomously
This makes auto.fun tokens fundamentally different from memecoins: they have an autonomous actor behind them that can take actions, build social proof, and compound attention over time.
How to Buy Tokens on auto.fun
Step 1: Get a Solana wallet ready
Install Phantom or Solflare and fund it with SOL. You'll need SOL for gas (typically <$0.01 per transaction) and whatever amount you want to invest.
Step 2: Browse auto.fun
Go to auto.fun and browse the live token feed. You'll see:
- New launches (bonding curve phase)
- Graduated tokens (Meteora pools)
- Featured/trending AI projects
- Agent activity feeds
Look for projects where the AI agent is actually active — posting updates, responding to community, showing signs of autonomous behavior. An active agent signals a builder who's actually maintaining the project.
Step 3: Research the project
Before buying, check:
- GitHub: Is there actual code? Is it being updated?
- ElizaOS integration: Is the agent live? What can it do?
- Team/founder: Anonymous is common in AI agent projects, but look for consistency and activity
- Token chart: Pull up on Birdeye or DEXScreener to see price history, volume, and holder distribution
Step 4: Buy via auto.fun or Jupiter
For bonding curve tokens (pre-graduation), buy directly on auto.fun. For graduated tokens on Meteora, you can use Jupiter for best execution.
Set slippage at 1-2% for graduated tokens, 3-5% for bonding curve tokens.
Step 5: Track your positions
Use Birdeye for price tracking and alerts. For full portfolio overview, Step Finance or Sonar Watch give you a complete view of all your positions.
