2026-01-15 20:32:37

Social data platform Kaito announces major product adjustments. Due to API access restrictions, the platform will gradually phase out the YAPS feature and the incentive leaderboard. Meanwhile, Kaito launches a brand new Studio product line, marking a strategic shift for the platform.

According to official statements, Kaito Studio will adopt a more standardized operational model, closer to traditional tiered marketing systems. Brand partners can selectively collaborate with content creators based on established standards and clear project scopes. This model emphasizes transparency and risk control more than the previous open incentive mechanism.

The platform states that specific features and operational details of Studio will be released in phases, and users can stay tuned for future updates.

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WalletsWatcher

· 5h ago

Another platform is tightening up again. API restrictions are becoming more and more common. Is the incentive leaderboard gone? What about the creators who previously relied on it to rise? It sounds like regulation is coming, but the problem is that creators' profits might be squeezed. Let's wait and see how Studio actually operates; it feels like another round of reshuffling. From openness to control, is this the fate of Web3? No matter how nicely it's put, the fact remains that these are forced adjustments. Regulation is good, but I'm worried it will become as dull as Web2.

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OnchainHolmes

· 5h ago

The cutting feature is really thoroughly removed this time, feels like we were forced into it. Studio, this set of tools, sounds centralized, so what’s the point of calling it Web3 spirit? Without incentives, YAPS will have no one to play with anymore. It was about time. So what can we use now? I’m a bit confused. Will it be announced in phases? It’s the same old story, by the time the flowers have withered.

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SneakyFlashloan

· 5h ago

Another "strategic adjustment," to put it plainly, is still being forced... As soon as API restrictions come, features are cut. I'm tired of this routine. With YAPS gone and no more incentives, what about the previous batch of creators who relied on the leaderboard for their livelihood? Are they directly unemployed? Studio sounds more formal, but it feels like a shift from "wild incentives" to "officially cutting leek," the essence hasn't changed. Let's wait and see when it actually launches. Anyway, the phased announcement means they haven't figured it out yet. I really don't understand whether this kind of change is good or bad for small creators. Waiting for updates again... Can Kaito really stabilize this time?

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TokenomicsTherapist

· 5h ago

Coming with an offline feature again? This trick feels a bit familiar. --- YAPS is gone, and so is the leaderboard. It seems the gameplay is about to change. --- So basically, it's just more strict management, right? --- Studio sounds quite official, but it feels like the level of freedom will be greatly reduced. --- Releasing details in phases? Let's wait and see. Anyway, anything said now is just talk. --- From incentive rankings to tiered marketing, Web3 is still leaning towards centralization. --- API restrictions forcing the shutdown? Or is it a proactive strategy adjustment? --- High transparency and good risk control sound fine, but how it actually works remains to be seen. --- Brand owners choosing creators? Does that mean retail investors have even fewer opportunities?

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