OpenClaw releases version 2.0 system overhaul with runtime and security updates

According to CSO Online and The Register, OpenClaw released version 2026.8.1 (marketed as 2.0), described as the largest update in the project's history, touching installation, messaging, memory, skills, plugins, and security controls. The Register reports the usability improvements are accompanied by security updates that may be insufficient, as the release emphasizes simplified installation and interface redesign while leaving most security enforcement to users.