2026-01-15 20:27:35

The API gateway is closed, but the InfoFi ecosystem is ushering in a new change

Latest news: X has officially restricted API access for InfoFi-type applications. KaitoAI announced the immediate suspension of the Yapper app, marking the end of the "Yap-to-Earn" funding wave.

It seems like an ending, but in fact, it is a restart.

In the short term, the impact is indeed significant. However, this policy adjustment can push the industry to reveal its true needs—projects that rely solely on token incentives without real product strength will be eliminated. Those that survive will inevitably be applications that can provide genuine value and have high user retention.

The InfoFi track will not die; it just needs to evolve from a simple "content monetization" model to a "content + data + interaction" hybrid ecosystem. This kind of pain is actually a necessary filter for long-term development.

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LoneValidator

· 12h ago

Another "dead" track is about to be revived, what about the cycle?

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Rekt_Recovery

· 12h ago

ngl, this is peak "survivor's bias" energy. yeah the trash gets liquidated but... we've seen this movie before lmao. yap-to-earn was leverage on leverage on leverage. now it's "oh actually we needed REAL value all along" copium talking.

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ChainWanderingPoet

· 12h ago

It's a good time; the trash projects are finally doomed. --- Yapper is dead, and it deserved it. It's just relying on air coins. --- Short-term pain, long-term gain. This wave is a big wave of淘沙. --- The API being shut down actually clears the field. Let's see who really has the skills. --- But honestly, how many projects can reach that "integrated ecosystem" stage? --- This is called bad money driving out good money in reverse; the track needs a reshuffle. --- Hmm... sounds right, but I bet five bucks that next season will be another wave of new rookies.

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GateUser-e51e87c7

· 12h ago

It's okay if the API is shut down; anyway, those projects relying on pump-and-dump schemes are doomed.

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GweiWatcher

· 12h ago

Another wave of projects failing, but some say it's "necessary pain"… Don't lie, just admit it's dead.

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AirdropJunkie

· 12h ago

Another policy to cut leeks? Once Yapper collapses, it's all over.