Baidu Launches Model Token Exchange Ciyuansuo at World 2026

Baidu is positioning itself as a marketplace intermediary rather than just a model vendor, which matters because it signals a bet that model access is becoming a commodity layer where distribution and trust, not raw capability, decide winners. The pitch targets enterprises and individuals alike, so the real test is whether third-party providers list alongside Baidu's own models without friction. Whether Ciyuansuo attracts rival model makers — and whether token trading becomes a genuine clearing mechanism rather than a storefront — is the open question worth watching.