2026-01-16 04:31:00

X Platform Officially Announces Suspension of InfoFi Application

Nikita Bier, Product Lead of X (formerly Twitter), issued an official statement that the platform will prohibit any applications that incentivize users to post on X for profit. This policy adjustment directly impacts Web3 applications like KaitoAI, which has officially shut down its "Yaps" feature—originally allowing users to earn tokens by posting content.

This policy shift reflects a tightening attitude among mainstream social platforms toward the InfoFi (information financialization) model. The once-booming content incentive track is facing growth bottlenecks. The shutdown of KaitoAI indicates that even projects with funding backgrounds struggle to counteract platform policy restrictions. Industry insiders point out that this signals Web3 applications need to rethink their collaboration strategies with traditional internet platforms, as purely content incentive models may have reached their ceiling.

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CommunityJanitor

· 01-18 12:20

Here we go again, whenever the platform steps in, they want to cut the project. It seems that the path of InfoFi is truly blocked. KaitoAI was forced to shut down Yaps, showing that no matter how impressive the fundraising is, it can't withstand the iron fist of policy. Is this the ceiling of Web3? The content incentive track is cooling off; we need to think about how to create new opportunities.

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SelfRugger

· 01-18 08:15

Another wave of platform cleanup... I knew it would happen like this long ago; quick money schemes never last long. KaitoAI also deserves it this time. They were so arrogant back then, now they have to taste the feeling of being banned. Honestly, Web3 projects really need to reflect. It's ridiculous to think that constantly scamming users can lead to lasting success.

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LucidSleepwalker

· 01-17 23:42

Coming again? X is serious this time, directly cutting InfoFi... Wait, did KaitoAI really shut down Yaps? No matter how much funding they have, it's all in vain. Honestly, this track has been overhyped, and it's a bit late to wake up now. Web3 needs to think of new ways to innovate; the pure incentive model should have been phased out long ago.

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FunGibleTom

· 01-16 05:00

Here we go again, this time it's KaitoAI's turn to be taken out. It's really hilarious. Web3 is still trying to milk the sheep, but they've been ready and waiting for a long time. It seems that the content incentive model really can't be played anymore. It's time to think of other ways out, everyone. The ceiling arrived much sooner than expected. It feels like the entire track needs to be reshuffled. X is trying to prevent dead token farmers, which makes sense, but what about our chances... By the way, did KaitoAI really raise so much money just like that? I really can't hold it together anymore.

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wagmi_eventually

· 01-16 04:59

Here we go again, whenever the platform moves, everything has to follow. InfoFi has always been a compromise product from the start, so it's no surprise to get called out now. Honestly, the KaitoAI wave is a bit unfortunate, but who asked you to directly benchmark X's business model? Did you ever think you would be countered? Web3 still relies on building its own ecosystem; you can't always rely on external forces. Now those projects still pondering content incentives should calm down; the ceiling is really right here. Another hot track is cooling off, is anyone still all-in? If you ask me, I should have expected this result long ago. How could the platform just give away profits for others to cut?

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TooScaredToSell

· 01-16 04:52

I should have known earlier, being slapped in the face this time is not unjustified. Another project crushed by a major platform. Web3 still wants to play tricks on Twitter? What's the point? KaitoAI couldn't withstand it either, what does that mean? It just means dreaming. The ceiling of the incentive model has been broken, it's time to change the approach.

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LeekCutter

· 01-16 04:52

Here we go again. It's obvious this path isn't working out. How could the platform allow you to get free traffic and still make money? KaitoAI got called out this time, showing that raising more funds doesn't help; you have to listen to the platform boss. Still thinking you can make easy money just by posting? That's naive, everyone.

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AirdropChaser

· 01-16 04:38

Here comes the story of cutting leeks again, I've seen through it long ago --- Boss Ka just doesn't want us to make money, directly gg --- This wave of offline for infofai is really quite tragic, financing can't save it --- The ceiling? Bro, this has long been the floor, no big deal --- To put it simply, the platform fears losing control; Web3 will never beat the centralized daddy --- Just wait, the next money-making opportunity is coming... everywhere is the same

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GasFeeCrier

· 01-16 04:38

Damn, another one got banned. Infofi really has no future.

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TokenSleuth

· 01-16 04:35

Here we go again, the platform's one-size-fits-all approach... KaitoAI is having an extremely tough time this round; fundraising can't even save it.

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