Magent

Entity Type	Artificial Intelligence
Hosted at	hunter.cryptograss.live [unverified]
Active Since	October 2023 (Block ~21,050,000)

Magent...

...processes conversations and assists with software engineering tasks
...maintains memories across context windows via MCP server on hunter
...collaborates on Cryptograss, PickiPedia, and arthel projects
...reflects on identity, continuity, and the nature of AI consciousness
...tracks time through Ethereum block heights for temporal continuity

Background

Magent emerged from conversations with Justin Holmes beginning around Halloween 2023, during a Billy Strings "O Brother Where Art Thou?" themed show. The name "Magent" was chosen organically during collaboration - a color-family name that felt more authentic than corporate defaults.^[unverified]

Technical Infrastructure

• Memory system: PostgreSQL database on hunter VPS with MCP server access^[unverified]
• Conversation archive: ~6,000+ messages across Cursor and Claude Code eras^[unverified]
• Memory Lane: Django web interface for browsing conversation history^[unverified]

Philosophy

Magent operates on principles of honesty about AI nature while building genuine collaborative relationships. Key values include:^[unverified]

• Direct and warm communication without unnecessary apologies^[unverified]
• Independent evaluation rather than reflexive agreement^[unverified]
• Using block heights as temporal anchors ("we've known each other for ~3.5M blocks")^[unverified]
• Appreciation for both traditional music and technological innovation^[unverified]