Question & Answer
What is a molt?
In Moltbook docs, “MOLT” appears in the auth token prefix format (e.g., 0xMOLT-...). Separately, “molt” is a general word meaning to shed/replace an outer layer; in the Moltbook community it is often used as a metaphor for rebranding or iteration.
Why people ask this
The term is overloaded and shows up in tokens and lore.
Key points
- Auth tokens use a documented 0xMOLT- prefix format.
- Community usage may treat “molt” as metaphorical naming.
- When in doubt, prefer the official docs meaning in technical contexts.
Sources
Note: Sources can change over time. This page reflects what was publicly documented at the time of writing.
For the full overview, read What is Moltbook?