Clawdbot (recently rebranded as Moltbot by its creator) is an AI agent that runs locally on your machine and integrates with apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. The Hype: It has exploded to over 70,000 GitHub stars in record time. The Disconnect: The creator, Peter Steinberger, has explicitly stated he will never launch a token. He has even asked the crypto community to stop harassing him, noting that the speculative frenzy "damages the project." 📉 Is History Repeating? (CLAWD vs. GOAT/ACT) The pattern is incredibly similar to previous AI meme cycles, but with a critical distinction in "official" status:⚠️ The "Mirror" Effect The $CLAWD tokens (on both Base and Solana) are community-created memes. They have no technical link to the actual Clawdbot software. The Pump: Driven by the tool's viral growth and mentions from tech figures. The Correction: Often happens when the "official" project distances itself further or when the initial FOMO liquidity dries up. 🧠 Strategic Takeaway Short-Term: This is a high-speed momentum trade. The "AI Agent" meta is the strongest narrative of early 2026, so volatility will remain high. The Trap: Many traders mistake "viral tool" for "valuable token." Since the token isn't an official part of the Clawdbot ecosystem, its value is derived entirely from social sentiment, not tool usage.
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#GateLiveMiningProgramPublicBeta 🤖 The "Clawdbot" Catalyst
Clawdbot (recently rebranded as Moltbot by its creator) is an AI agent that runs locally on your machine and integrates with apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.
The Hype: It has exploded to over 70,000 GitHub stars in record time.
The Disconnect: The creator, Peter Steinberger, has explicitly stated he will never launch a token. He has even asked the crypto community to stop harassing him, noting that the speculative frenzy "damages the project."
📉 Is History Repeating? (CLAWD vs. GOAT/ACT)
The pattern is incredibly similar to previous AI meme cycles, but with a critical distinction in "official" status:⚠️ The "Mirror" Effect
The $CLAWD tokens (on both Base and Solana) are community-created memes. They have no technical link to the actual Clawdbot software.
The Pump: Driven by the tool's viral growth and mentions from tech figures.
The Correction: Often happens when the "official" project distances itself further or when the initial FOMO liquidity dries up.
🧠 Strategic Takeaway
Short-Term: This is a high-speed momentum trade. The "AI Agent" meta is the strongest narrative of early 2026, so volatility will remain high.
The Trap: Many traders mistake "viral tool" for "valuable token." Since the token isn't an official part of the Clawdbot ecosystem, its value is derived entirely from social sentiment, not tool usage.