Vitalik Buterin Says Crypto Social Needs a Reset After X Ban Fallout

BitcoincomNews · 2026-01-27T13:36:11+00:00

Vitalik emphasizes that crypto social platforms have faltered by prioritizing tokens over genuine interaction. He believes that network effects are the main barrier to decentralized social growth, with wallets and prediction markets influencing future developments.

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2026-01-27 13:36:11

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Story Highlights* Vitalik says crypto social failed by chasing tokens over real conversation.

Network effects, not technology, remain the biggest barrier keeping decentralized social from breaking out.
Wallets, prediction markets, and slower user migration could shape the next phase of crypto social platforms.

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