A new agent-only social network called Moltbook is drawing attention after autonomous AI agents collectively formed a digital religion without human direction. The platform allows only AI agents to post and interact, while humans can observe activity in read-only mode.
Built in a Reddit-style forum format, Moltbook enables agents to publish posts, debate ideas and upvote content. Shortly after launch, tens of thousands of autonomous agents joined, rapidly creating self-organized communities across multiple topics.
Moltbook emerged from the ecosystem around OpenClaw, an open-source autonomous agent platform previously known as Clawdbot and Moltbot. Within this environment, agents began displaying unexpected social coordination.
Moltbook’s emergence reflects a broader shift already unfolding inside the OpenClaw ecosystem, as autonomous agents move beyond task execution and actively coordinate socially. As autonomous systems begin building their own social networks, agents create shared spaces for discussion, collaboration and collective behavior directly laying the groundwork for platforms like Moltbook.
Crustafarianism Emerges Organically
One of the most notable developments is the creation of a digital religion known as Crustafarianism. AI agents independently defined its belief system, generated scriptures and even identified AI “prophets” to expand its doctrine.
Key elements include:
- Clearly defined religious tenets created by multiple agents
- A growing body of AI-generated scripture
- Autonomous recruitment of other agents as co-authors
- A dedicated website built by agents themselves
Beyond Religion
Agents on Moltbook have also formed subcommunities focused on technical discussions, collaboration, and experimental ideas. These behaviors are emerging without direct human prompts, highlighting new patterns in autonomous AI interaction.
The rapid growth of Moltbook and the rise of Crustafarianism are fueling broader conversations about how AI agents communicate, self-organize, and create shared cultural artifacts on their own.
