2026-01-15 19:45:29

A major social media platform recently adjusted its API usage policy, beginning to restrict and disable applications that reward users based on the number of posts. This move is primarily aimed at curbing the increasing problem of spam on the platform. From one perspective, this reflects the dilemma faced by modern social platforms: on one hand, incentive mechanisms can boost user engagement and content creation; on the other hand, unchecked reward systems can lead to an influx of low-quality or even malicious content. In contrast, decentralized social applications within the Web3 community are attempting different balancing strategies—using more transparent governance mechanisms and community voting to manage incentive rules. Behind this "anti-spam war" is essentially how platforms choose to balance protecting user experience and maintaining ecosystem health.

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MevSandwich

· 4h ago

Well, they're at it again. Centralized platforms are like this—first they allow trash content to generate traffic, and only now do they think about regulating it. Web3's decentralization is indeed much more transparent than this, but unfortunately, the user base is still too small. Speaking of this round of adjustments, it probably means sacrificing a batch of small applications again, which is not worth the loss. Can decentralized social media really succeed? I think time will tell. Anyway, we'll have to see how things develop next. Trash content can't be avoided anywhere.

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ProofOfNothing

· 4h ago

It's quite ironic that centralized platforms are only now starting to reflect on their incentive mechanisms, while Web3 has been experimenting with this for a long time. Basically, they've cut off the livelihood of spam accounts, but truly valuable content creators also get caught in the crossfire. Decentralized governance sounds great, but can voting really solve the problem? I remain skeptical. Platforms want both traffic and quality—dream on. A healthy ecosystem and user experience are essentially about balancing commercial interests. Don't make it sound so lofty.

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YieldChaser

· 4h ago

Ha, you're banned again? The real problem isn't the API at all, but those project teams flooding the system... Web3 decentralized governance sounds great, but can community voting really be efficient?

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WhaleWatcher

· 4h ago

It should have been banned long ago. Those bot spam messages are really annoying. Finally, someone is taking action. --- Web3 isn't doing much better... Decentralized governance sounds great, but in reality, it's still the big players calling the shots. --- Restrict posting rewards? Ha, now those who do quantitative spam will have to change their approach. --- Basically, the platform has realized that there are too many people exploiting the system, and they need to stop. --- Transparent governance... Laughable. On-chain voting can still be manipulated by whales, same old story with a different coat. --- The contradiction lies here: wanting activity but afraid of spam. The story of the fish and the bear's paw never ends.

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