# Tokenomics

The Intelligence Multiplier: Zhipu AI Bets on the Token Economy as the Ultimate Business Model

Zhipu AI CEO Zhang Peng has defined the 'token economy' as the future of AI, reporting a 60-fold surge in recurring revenue. The company is pivoting toward an API-first strategy and the development of an 'LLM-OS' to dominate the next generation of intelligent computing platforms.