2026-01-15 20:57:03

Interestingly, Kaito recently underwent a major product transformation. According to founder Yu Hu's sharing on social media, this AI data platform has decided to gradually optimize the existing YAPS features and incentive leaderboard system, shifting focus to develop a brand new Kaito Studio tool.

From a strategic perspective, this is not just a simple removal of features, but a targeted product refocus. YAPS and the incentive leaderboard were once the core interaction methods of the platform. Their gradual phase-out signifies that Kaito is redefining user value propositions. The newly launched Studio clearly carries more ambitions — it is likely a collection of creative tools aimed at professional users and developers.

Such iterations are common in the Web3 space, but how effectively they are executed and the subsequent feedback will depend on the product's implementation. After the official announcement on January 16, community reactions will be a key indicator to assess this strategic adjustment.

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GateUser-44a00d6c

· 3h ago

Cut YAPS and head straight to Studio—does this show real courage or is it out of desperation? Hmm, just waiting to see how the community will complain. Another "strategic adjustment," in nice terms, just cutting features. Can Studio work, or will it end in another unfinished project? Professional user toolkit? Web3 is pulling this stunt again. After waiting so long, this is all we get? Not optimistic about this move.

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AirdropBuffet

· 3h ago

Cutting YAPS to switch to Studio, this move feels a bit like gambling. Waiting to see the community feedback; if it backfires, it will be interesting. Can Studio really compete? Can the professional-oriented toolset retain users? Did Kaito bet right or bet wrong this time? We'll find out after January 16. Feels a bit aggressive, directly abandoning core features...

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SatoshiSherpa

· 3h ago

Remove the leaderboard? This is to shake off retail investors and switch to a high-end route. I'm optimistic about this move, but we really need to wait until the product is used to know for sure. It's another "focus" story; can this one be fully explained this time? The name Studio is quite good; it always feels like paving the way for an IPO. Honestly, it still depends on community feedback; otherwise, it's just talk on paper. It's not a pity that YAPS is dead; what's crucial is that new things truly have substance.

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PaperHandsCriminal

· 3h ago

Another reason for the cut feature is here, politely called "strategic focus." Let's wait and see the community's reaction on January 16th. I bet five bucks that someone will complain. Is this move meant to push retail investors out and shift towards pro users? What happened to the promised incentive leaderboard? It's gone... and I haven't even benefited from it yet. Can Studio save this downturn? I'm not very optimistic, brother.

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GweiTooHigh

· 3h ago

Are you cutting features again? Is this really the time to go all-in and make Studio? Let's gamble and see if we can turn things around. Anyway, YAPS should have been changed a long time ago. I'm curious to see how the community will react; this is the real test.

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AirdropCollector

· 3h ago

Switching from YAPS to Studio, is this move serious or just testing the waters? The biggest fear in Web3 product redesign is a dead end. Let's wait and see how the community reacts... Now that the studio is out, will the community still use it? Put a question mark. However, shifting focus to developers is a viable approach, at least better than burning money on leaderboards. Another product overhaul—can it survive more than 3 months this time?

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