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ElizaOS V2 - What's New

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jin
Contributor

The newest version of eliza represents significant upgrades from the previous version, offering a leaner, more flexible architecture for cross-platform agent interaction. This short guide highlights the key differences between V1 and V2.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUjScwAZsQo

V2 Impact​

  • Cross-Platform Presence: Your agent can jump from Twitter, continue via SMS, and place orders with businesses—all while maintaining conversation context.
  • Unified Blockchain Management: One wallet to rule all chains—no more chain-switching headaches.
  • Autonomous Workflows: Agents that handle multi-step processes independently—researching data, analyzing results, generating reports, and scheduling follow-ups without constant oversight.
  • Evolving Intelligence: Database-driven characters that can start minimal and grow through interactions with your crowd.
  • Enhanced Security: Native TEE integration provides verifiable security guarantees for sensitive operations while maintaining privacy.

Core Architecture Redesign​

V1 LimitationV2 Solution
Bloated Core: Codebase overloaded with packages from rapid growthPackage Registry: Submit plugins independently; lean codebase, no approval delays
Fragmented Messaging: Platform-specific I/O pipelinesUnified Messaging: Agents process inputs and output anywhere, seamlessly
Wallet Overlap: Multi-chain wallet conflictsUnified Inventory: One wallet with chain-agnostic actions
Rigid State: Hardcoded goals and featuresModular State: Extensible, optional components for tailored agents
Basic Action Chaining: No multi-step foresightStrategic Planning: Agents map out complex, sequenced workflows
Package Manager Speed: Lengthy installations and cold startsBun Integration: Faster installs, reduced build times

Technical Implementation Changes​

From Clients to Services​

V2 swaps Clients for Services, standardizing platform integration while centralizing message routing—agents now think once, act anywhere (Discord, Twitter, SMS, even phone calls).

Smarter Character Evolution​

V2 swaps static files for dynamic personas—agents learn from your crowd in real-time while still being able to be imported / exported as JSON files (see docs).

Enhanced Development Experience​

New CLI and plugin manager slashes setup time. Instead of cloning the github repo, changing to the correct branch, rebuilding, etc, it's just one command to create a new project:

npm create eliza@beta
See CLI commands
Usage: elizaos [options] [command]

Options:
-V, --version output the version number
-h, --help display help for command

Commands:
create [options] [name] Initialize a new project or plugin
project Manage an ElizaOS project
plugin Manage ElizaOS plugins, including publishing
agent manage ElizaOS agents
tee Manage TEE deployments
start [options] Start the Eliza agent with configurable plugins and services
update [options] Update ElizaOS packages to the latest versions
test [options] Run tests for Eliza agent plugins
env Manage environment variables and secrets
dev [options] Start the project or plugin in development mode and rebuild on
file changes
publish [options] Publish a plugin or project to the registry
help [command] display help for command

Explore the plugin repository https://github.com/elizaos-plugins/ or from the docs showcase.

Memory and Task Management​

Vector embeddings power richer memory; tasks now handle schedules and multi-step logic.

await runtime.createTask({ ... });

Timeline​

  • March 2025: Research beta now live.
  • April 2025: Public rollout.

Should You Upgrade?​

V2 is mostly backward compatible for gradual migration. Existing projects can phase in V2 features; new ones should start with V2 for full benefits. V1 still works, but V2's modularity and planning unlock next-level autonomy. See quickstart to get started.