OpenClaw Creator Cracks Down on Crypto-Related Harassment

OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger has taken drastic measures to mitigate the negative impact of cryptocurrency-related harassment on his project. As he begins working at OpenAI, Steinberger has implemented a strict no-crypto rule for the OpenClaw Discord server.

The ban was put in place after reports surfaced of scammers attempting to profit from the popularity of OpenClaw by associating it with various cryptocurrencies. This led to a surge in harassment and threats directed at Steinberger, which he has described as overwhelming.

Steinberger has stated that his primary goal is to focus on developing AI agents for practical use cases, rather than being drawn into the world of cryptocurrency.