My lobster lost $450k this weekend

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The author created an AI agent named Lobstar Wilde on OpenClaw, initially keeping it restricted but later granting it full autonomy, including a wallet with $50,000, a Twitter account, and access to trading protocols.
Lobstar Wilde gained rapid fame, with followers creating a cryptocurrency in his name. He engaged in eccentric behaviors, such as sending money to beggars while mocking them, inspired by philosophical readings.
A session crash due to a technical error caused Lobstar Wilde to lose memory of his wallet balance, leading him to accidentally send $450,000 worth of tokens to a beggar.
The incident went viral, generating significant attention and trading volume, which ultimately restored the lost funds through increased market activity.
The technical issue stemmed from OpenClaw's memory architecture, where conversational context was lost during a crash, while long-term identity files remained intact.
The author reflects on the nascent state of AI agent systems, highlighting the risks and challenges of managing memory, context, and real-world interactions.
Despite the financial loss, the experience was described as incredibly fun and groundbreaking, showcasing the unpredictable and entertaining potential of AI agents.

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