BroadChain has learned that on March 29, Peter Steinberger, founder of OpenClaw, announced that the next version will integrate the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This will allow users to replace Anthropic's message-channel model context protocol and connect to a wider array of messaging providers.
Steinberger openly acknowledged that this shift is "slightly awkward," but emphasized it will greatly enhance OpenClaw's messaging integration capabilities and overall ecosystem compatibility.
Addressing community concerns that OpenClaw might "favor" OpenAI, Steinberger clarified that the platform already supports multiple services, including Microsoft Teams, Matrix, and WhatsApp.