{"id":282,"date":"2026-01-28T13:24:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/?p=282"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:24:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:24:55","slug":"moltbot-founder-issues-warning-over-fake-clawd-meme-coin-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/moltbot-founder-issues-warning-over-fake-clawd-meme-coin-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Moltbot Founder Issues Warning Over Fake CLAWD Meme Coin Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Scammers took advantage of a forced project rename to hijack Peter Steinberger\u2019s GitHub and X accounts, using them to promote false claims about a crypto token.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Steinberger, founder of the open source AI assistant ClawdBot, has made it clear that he has never launched a token and is not involved in any crypto project. His statement followed the takeover of his GitHub and X accounts during a mandatory rename of the project to Moltbot due to trademark issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident has reignited debate around meme coins tied to viral tech projects, where developer attention is often converted into speculative trading without consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founder Rejects Tokens as Name Is Exploited<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steinberger explained that a mistake during the rename process allowed scammers to squat his social and developer accounts. In multiple posts on X, he urged crypto users to stop contacting him about tokens and said he is coordinating with GitHub to regain access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will never do a coin,\u201d he wrote, adding that any project listing him as a token owner is a scam. He also stressed that he will not accept token related fees and warned that such claims are harming the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The warning came as interest surged around CLAWD, a Solana meme coin launched via pump.fun that some traders loosely associated with ClawdBot. While several accounts promoted the token, others pushed back against the narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On January 25, researcher Stitchdegen confirmed that CLAWD is not an official token and reiterated Steinberger\u2019s denial of involvement. Software developer Ozmen added on January 27 that many open source projects face similar scams once they gain visibility, advising founders to clearly state non involvement and ignore speculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all responses were supportive. Trader Kotonono Tsumugi criticized Steinberger\u2019s perceived anti crypto stance, while meme coin enthusiast Latuche joked that online harassment would likely continue. Tech commentator Robert Scoble said he has also rejected token offers, noting that projects can be funded without issuing coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Repeating Pattern in Meme Coin Hype<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ClawdBot case reflects a broader trend where popular ideas or public figures are quickly turned into speculative tokens. Earlier this month, the AI themed meme coin RALPH dropped about 80 percent after a wallet linked to its developer sold roughly $300,000 worth of tokens, triggering backlash. The developer later said the token was created without consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry warnings have grown louder as well. On January 13, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao cautioned traders against treating casual comments as investment signals, warning that meme coins inspired by jokes often lead to losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steinberger says his focus remains on building software, not fueling speculation. He described ClawdBot as an early stage hobby project meant to inspire developers, not attract financial pressure from token markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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