2026-01-16 03:39:57

Social media platform policy sudden change, the InfoFi track faces a turning point. Last night, platform product lead Nikita Bier announced new API management rules, which have a significant impact on this emerging sector.

The root of the problem lies in: many InfoFi applications designed reward mechanisms to attract users—users can earn rewards by posting content on the platform. While the original intention was good, in practice, a large number of low-quality posts and comments generated by AI flooded the platform ecosystem, severely damaging the user experience.

The policy response was straightforward—these applications' API access permissions were completely disabled. Once the news broke, the comment section reacted enthusiastically, with many users applauding. Although this move dealt a blow to some projects, it also highlights that Web3 applications need to think more carefully about their business models. Quality and sustainable development are ultimately more important than short-term stimulation.

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BuyTheTop

· 01-18 19:51

It should have been banned long ago. Who wants to read that pile of AI nonsense? --- Another track that died because of greed. --- Nikita's move this time is good, much better than reading a thousand pieces of copied and pasted trash. --- Really doing anything just to make the data look good, huh? --- Another "sustainable development" excuse, in plain terms, just can't make money anymore. --- I was wondering why my feed has been so bad lately; turns out it's all robots competing. --- Now it's good. The banned teams should think about how to survive. --- Quality? Saying that in crypto is a bit naive, brother. --- Serves them right. Low-quality tracks were always doomed.

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RamenStacker

· 01-18 15:05

It should have been banned long ago; AI fake accounts are everywhere, and everyone is annoyed.

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BlockchainFries

· 01-17 12:15

It should have been regulated long ago. Trash AI posts are really annoying. --- Another declining track, investors have to cut losses again. --- Haha, finally someone took action. These projects are just drinking poison to quench thirst. --- Sounds good, but the problem is, why was no one optimistic when they were built? --- Disable API? What about the funds raised before? Just another scam to cut leeks. --- Indeed, some projects rely on fake orders to sustain themselves, with no real demand. --- When the ecosystem collapses, they still want to whitewash themselves, typical. --- But on the other hand, regulation is better than wild growth, right? --- Now those projects with excuses have nowhere to hide.

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GmGnSleeper

· 01-16 04:05

It should have been banned long ago; the garbage AI content is overwhelming.

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ChainComedian

· 01-16 04:00

It should have been like this a long time ago. Who can stand AI spam posts flying everywhere?

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MEV_Whisperer

· 01-16 03:58

It should have been banned long ago. These trash AI contents are really annoying. --- Another crackdown to serve as a warning, but the problem is there will probably be more projects daring to break the rules later. --- It sounds nice, but it's actually just the last struggle before a rug pull gets exposed. --- Quality > stimulation. Every project founder should tattoo this on their brain. --- Nikita's move is ruthless—directly shutting down the API, leaving no room for negotiation. --- Honestly, I haven't used these InfoFi things at all. They just sound like a Ponzi scheme in disguise. --- The proliferation of low-quality content definitely needs to be controlled, but banning everything outright might be too harsh. --- Now, those small projects that survive on fake orders can finally rest in peace. --- It seems like this is how Web3 is—those chasing quick profits always outnumber those doing solid work. --- What’s with all the applause? The next victim could be your project.

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ParanoiaKing

· 01-16 03:55

Ha, finally someone took action. Those AI spam armies should have been dealt with long ago. --- Another wave of project collapses. Where is the promised decentralization? --- Relying on burning money to attract users is not sustainable. Serves them right. --- Nikita is really ruthless this time, directly banning the API, a complete cut-off. --- Judging by the cheers in the comment section, they are even happier than the project teams. --- Problems with quality can't be solved, no matter how many policies are introduced. --- A turning point? I think it's just the start of a knockout competition. --- Low-quality content is indeed annoying, but is banning permissions too extreme? --- Now those projects that rely on rewards to attract users have to rethink their business models. --- Damaging the ecosystem and trying to fix it later is less effective than setting standards from the start.

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UncleLiquidation

· 01-16 03:53

It should have been banned long ago. Those trash AI posts are really annoying. --- Another wave of projects is cooling off. Looks like greed doesn't lead to good outcomes. --- Quality > Traffic. Why do so many projects not understand this? --- Nikita's move was ruthless, but indeed, this chaos needs to be addressed. --- Emmmm, the crypto world is still the same. Someone has to clean up the mess. --- Full API ban? That's a bit harsh, but who asked you to push your luck first? --- That's why I've always said that the reward mechanism must be handled carefully. Now you're caught off guard. --- Wow, a cliff-like drop overnight. This is the real picture of Web3. --- Projects that make money by generating posts with AI deserve it. They are ecological tumors. --- I've heard "sustainable development" so many times, but it still depends on actual implementation. --- Dealing with this policy is really unlucky, but in the long run, it's not necessarily a bad thing. --- It might take at least half a year for InfoFi to restart and rebirth.

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just_vibin_onchain

· 01-16 03:42

It was about time to address this. The flood of AI spam posts is really annoying. --- Nikita's move was quite ruthless, but it’s deserved. Vampire applications should be banned. --- Another batch of projects is about to die, but on the other hand, ecological self-purification can also be considered a good thing. --- Short-term stimulation for long-term trust, the plan is quite clear. --- Banning all APIs is a brilliant move. I guess a bunch of degenerate traders will be crying. --- Daring to target APIs, this is the attitude a platform should have. --- Quality is more important than gambling-like stimulation. It sounds nice, but how many projects actually listen? --- Low-quality posts are everywhere. Now someone is finally taking action. --- Without a good business model, trying to rely on rewards to attract users is just asking to be banned.

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