OpenClaw Newsletter

• ZeroClaw hardware efficiency - @akshay_pachaar highlights a lightweight version running on $10 hardware with <5MB RAM, claiming 99% less memory usage than OpenClaw. 54 retweets, 108 total engagement [TRENDING]
• Crypto ban controversy - @coinbureau reports OpenClaw Discord has banned all Bitcoin and crypto discussions, sparking community debate. 29 retweets, 58 total engagement [HOT]
• Creator blocking backlash - @r0ck3t23 claims Peter Steinberger is now "blocking his own creation" after realizing he "destroyed the internet" with OpenClaw. 24 retweets, 48 total engagement [HOT]
• Debug complexity warning - @Lupin_Ai_Coder warns that OpenClaw becomes "a nightmare" without proper debugging and token moderation skills. 22 retweets, 44 total engagement [HOT]
• European tech commentary - @SebastianVorb discusses Peter Steinberger's case as an example of what's wrong with Europe's approach to AI development. 18 retweets, 36 total engagement [HOT]

• openclaw 2026.2.21 adds Gemini 3.1 support and new Volcano Engine (Doubao) and BytePlus providers with coding variants. Release notes • Repository milestone: OpenClaw reaches 216,990 stars and 40,949 forks with 773 contributors. View on GitHub • npm package 2026.2.21-2 published with 961,842 weekly downloads for the multi-channel AI gateway. Install via npm • Homebrew formula 2026.2.21-2 available with 2,654 installs in the last 30 days. Install via Homebrew

• [HOT] Gateway pairing bug (54 points) — Critical update breaks CLI access with "pairing required" error, affecting core functionality. Issue #21236
• New Lit-based dashboard — Complete UI overhaul with Lit web components, adding overview, chat, and skills views for better gateway management. PR #23348
• Security: Browser origin validation — Critical security fix enforcing origin checks for WebSocket clients to prevent cross-origin attacks. PR #23352
• Multi-tenant message leak bug — Cross-user message sending vulnerability in multi-tenant deployments bypasses per-agent scoping. Issue #20305
• Config migration destroys env vars — Upgrade bug replaces ${ENV_VAR} references with plaintext values, exposing sensitive data. Issue #23307

• OpenClaw is what Apple intelligence should have been — Viral critique comparing OpenClaw's capabilities to Apple's AI offerings, sparking massive discussion with 518 points and 417 comments on HN
• Gary Marcus: OpenClaw is everywhere all at once, and a disaster waiting to happen — Prominent AI researcher warns about OpenClaw's rapid adoption and potential risks
• How I use OpenClaw to build websites fast — Developer shows automated website building workflow using OpenClaw + Codex + Telegram + Vercel
• I Audited a Popular Open-Source AI Assistant — Security researcher discovers 3 potential CVEs in OpenClaw codebase
• OpenClaw on DigitalOcean Marketplace — Official one-click deployment option now available for easy self-hosting