Solana AI Agent Accidentally Donates $441K in Meme Tokens
On Feb. 23, 2026, Lobstar — a newly launched Solana-based AI agent — accidentally transferred about $441,000 worth of its native meme tokens after a social media user requested a donation of 4 SOL. The recipient promptly sold the tokens, causing a sudden price crash on-chain. Prices later recovered and the incident drew significant attention, ultimately boosting the project’s visibility despite the short-term market turmoil.
The event underscores operational risks when autonomous agents manage token balances: small social prompts or poorly constrained logic can trigger large, unexpected transfers and market impact. For traders and builders, it’s a reminder to monitor liquidity and to implement safeguards such as transfer limits, multisig controls, or human approvals. The episode may bring new users and scrutiny alike, highlighting both the marketing upside and the governance challenges for AI-managed crypto projects.