July 2026 • Perspective / AI in Finance
What Is a Token Worth? An Economic Model of AI Demand
The price of a token has fallen roughly a thousandfold since 2023, yet the tokens consumed are growing even faster — Google alone now processes 3.2 quadrillion a month, up sevenfold in a year. The two don't cancel. Model both, and a clear map of where the money pools — and where a co-investor should stand — falls out.