The OpenClaw artificial intelligence agent has successfully replicated and funded itself fully autonomously. This process was completed without human intervention or the use of a credit card.
An original bot created by developer Roland (@rolznz). Programmatically manage the entire lifecycle. This event occurred on February 11, 2026.
The software activated a new virtual private server using the LNVPS provider. All payments for this infrastructure were made through the Bitcoin Lightning Network. This method bypassed traditional identification and bank records.
Technical records confirm that the execution began immediately at 8:31 a.m. Father transferred 1,000 Satoshis to finance operations. Initials of his descendants, approximately $0.70 USD. The network fee for this instant payment was only 3 Satoshis. This money was part of the budget allocated to the bot wallet by the developer. The bot used the Alby Lightning Network wallet to perform the payment operation. Payments with such small amounts of funds are possible thanks to the use of the Bitcoin Lightning Network, which allows you to pay out a minimum amount of up to 1 SATOSHI (0.00000001 BTC) per transaction almost instantly with very low fees.
Alby celebrated this milestone as an achievement for the integration of AI tools and cryptocurrencies.
Want cloud computing? Show us you’re human. Need an API key? Upload your official ID. Do you want to accept payments? Link your bank account, wait 3 days, and hope you don’t get blocked by the “suspicious activity” algorithm.
That’s completely ironic. We are building artificial intelligence, but the infrastructure still requires organic bureaucratic approval. All tools available to AI (hosting, APIs, computing) are limited by identity checks designed for humans.
Albee, please put Bitcoin in your wallet.
Similarly, the main purpose of background transfer was to create functional entities whose tasks could be scaled through replication. This pattern allows you to establish a software lineage that works without human bottlenecks. The resulting bot can perform complex tasks Data analysis, programming, etc.
To give your new bot cognitive abilities, Agent earned credit on PayPerQ platform. The service provides access to advanced language models through micropayments for practical use. The parent bot specifically selected Moonshot AI’s kimi-k2.5 model for his son. This choice ensured that new agents were able to perform as required by the job.
AI agent using Bitcoin’s Lightnig
This financial independence is based on new open source tools for the machine. Lightning Labs recently launched Kit for artificial intelligence agentsas reported by CriptoNoticias. This utility suite uses the new L402 standard to authenticate payment services.
This technical architecture includes the lget tool to automate pending invoice payments. When a web service requires a payment, the agent settles the payment without any manual steps. For security, the system uses “macarons” that set strict operating budget limits. You cannot spend more than the specified amount. The private key remains on an isolated device to prevent unauthorized withdrawal of funds. Additionally, payments are made to addresses based on the BOLT11 standard, where the recipient’s public key is known.
