In a post on X, Steinberger said he has never issued any tokens and has no plans to do so. He added that any project listing him as a token project party or holder is a scam.

His message was direct and personal, urging crypto practitioners to stop harassment and misinformation linked to fake token launches.

How the Impersonation Happened

The statement comes at a time when developers and open source builders are increasingly targeted by scammers who exploit credibility to promote fraudulent tokens. Steinberger’s warning is a reminder that not every name attached to a crypto project is legitimate.

Steinberger explained that the situation escalated after a trademark issue forced him to rename ClawdBot to…