CryptoQuant founder slams X for penalizing crypto content instead of bots

X’s head of product said Crypto Twitter’s reach problems are self-inflicted, blaming overposting rather than algorithmic suppression.

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju has criticized X for suppressing crypto-related posts while failing to rein in a surge of automated spam, arguing that the platform is punishing legitimate users instead of addressing the underlying bot problem.

In a Sunday post on X, Ju pointed to a sharp spike in automated activity tied to the keyword “crypto,” citing data showing more than 7.7 million posts generated in a single day, an increase of over 1,200% compared with prior levels. According to Ju, the flood of low-quality content has triggered algorithmic crackdowns that also affect genuine crypto accounts.

“As AI advances, bots are inevitable,” Ju wrote, adding that X’s inability to distinguish automated accounts from humans is the real issue. He also criticized the platform’s paid verification system, saying it has failed as a filtering tool and now allows bots to “pay to spam,” while authentic users see their reach reduced.

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