First Chat, Then Code, Now Claw

OpenClaw, nanobot, PicoClaw/Clawlet, Agent Zero, ZeroClaw, and memU aren’t one category. This post maps the layers and the real tradeoffs: execution, security posture, packaging, extensibility, and memory economics—plus a comparison matrix and recommendations.

February 22, 2026 · 12 min · 2478 words · Marco