X1
A World Model
For Agents
Give OpenClaw the ability to think before it acts. Stratus X1 is the first world model for agents, compatible with all major LLMs.
$100,000 in Prizes
Build something real with OpenClaw + Stratus. Win prizes. Get promoted.
Best overall project across all tracks
Runner-up for best overall project
Top project in each remaining track
Notable submissions using Stratus X1
Most likely to be used by real people
Best public resource for the community
Best tooling for deploying, monitoring, or operating Stratus X1
Most organic social buzz generated
Key Dates
Registration Early Access
Feb 23
Submissions Open
Mar 30
Submission Deadline
Apr 14
Winners Announced
Apr 23
The Brain Behind the Claw
OpenClaw gives agents hands. Stratus gives them foresight. Here's what changes when your agent can see the future.
React to errors after they happen
Predict and avoid errors before they happen
Trial-and-error execution
Simulate outcomes, pick the best path
Blind tool use
Foresight-driven tool selection
Retry loops on failure
First-try success through prediction
Stratus X1 is an action-conditioned digital world model. It takes an agent's current state and proposed action, then predicts the resulting state, giving OpenClaw agents the ability to think before they act .
Choose Your Track
Pick the track that fits your vision. Each track has its own winner, plus a grand prize for the best overall project.
Autonomous Businesses
Build agents that run business operations end-to-end. Use Stratus X1 to simulate and execute across workflows, finances, and operations.
Personal Assistant
Build AI assistants that know which tools to use and when. Stratus X1 gives assistants the foresight to plan workflows and coordinate across any toolset.
Multi-Agent Systems
Swarm coordination, agent-to-agent communication, and task decomposition. Build systems where multiple agents collaborate on complex goals.
Full Cycle Sales
Build agents that own the full sales pipeline. Use Stratus X1 to predict prospect behavior, optimize outreach, and simulate paths to close.
Growth Marketing
Build agents that grow businesses on autopilot. Use Stratus X1 to forecast campaign performance, optimize, and coordinate across any channel.
Open / Wildcard
Anything goes. Surprise us with a creative agent application powered by Stratus X1 that doesn't fit neatly into the other tracks. Go wild.
Bring Nothing,
Build Everything
No provider signups. No API keys to juggle. Hit any OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google model instantly — Formation routes it.
import { StratusClient } from '@formthefog/stratus-sdk-ts';
const client = new StratusClient({
apiKey: process.env.STRATUS_API_KEY!,
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: 'stratus-x1ac-base-gpt-4o',
messages: [
{ role: 'system', content: 'Current state: Homepage. Search box visible.' },
{ role: 'user', content: 'Search for wireless headphones' }
]
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);
console.log(response.stratus?.overall_confidence);
console.log(response.stratus?.action_sequence);The native SDK exposes response.stratus — action sequences, confidence scores, and world-model metadata not available through third-party SDKs.
Every API response includes key_source and formation_markup_applied — fully transparent billing.
How We Judge
Projects are judged publicly on X by a panel of AI influencers and the Stratus team. World model integration is weighted highest, show us the brain.
World Model Integration
25%How deeply does the project leverage Stratus X1? Are predictions core to the agent's behavior, not just bolted on?
Agent Autonomy
20%Can the agent plan and execute multi-step workflows? Real decisions with OpenClaw, not scripted sequences.
Innovation
20%Is this a novel approach to giving agents foresight? Does it push the boundaries of what OpenClaw can do?
Technical Execution
15%Does the agent work reliably? Is the OpenClaw integration sound and the code well-built?
Demo Quality
10%Is the presentation clear and compelling? Can judges see the brain-claw connection in action?
Virality & Reach
10%Did the project generate buzz? Tweets, demos, and organic sharing all count.