I Built a WhatsApp Finance Agent in OpenClaw. Migrating to Hermes Taught Me What "Self-Improving" Actually Means.
The article discusses the development of Finn, a personal finance agent for WhatsApp built using OpenClaw. The author reflects on the transition to Hermes, highlighting the advantages of persistent memory and learning capabilities. The piece also addresses the limitations of the current system, such as the lack of memory and the need for separate connectors for different platforms.
- ▪Finn is a personal finance assistant that operates entirely within WhatsApp.
- ▪The author built Finn using OpenClaw and is now considering migrating to Hermes for enhanced capabilities.
- ▪Current limitations include Finn's inability to remember user-specific terms and the need for separate implementations for different messaging platforms.
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