Less Noise, More Signal AI Agents Sound Smart. Are They Actually Useful?
Jan 29, 2026
Iva Avi, Web3 product engineer and AI researcher who leads Event Horizon Labs, breaks down MoldBot and agentic AI. They explore MoldBot's memory and plugin-driven orchestration. Conversation covers security risks, sandboxing and best practices. They also discuss practical hosting choices, cost tradeoffs, and how blockchain could add trust and payments for autonomous agents.
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MoldBot Is An Orchestrating Local Assistant
- MoldBot is an orchestrator that embeds LLMs and runs as a local assistant with plugins and skills.
- It is not an LLM itself but coordinates models, connectors, and persistent memory for agentic workflows.
Persistent Memory Uses Markdown Files
- MoldBot stores context in simple .md files and maintains persistent memory across sessions.
- That file-based memory lets the agent retain preferences and reuse context without retraining an LLM.
Isolate The Agent From Your Main Device
- Run MoldBot in a separate VM or dedicated machine to limit access to your primary devices and keys.
- Avoid giving shell access to your main laptop and isolate the agent from sensitive apps like logged-in wallets.
