2026-01-15 19:22:35

Platform X recently revoked the API access for a Yap-to-Earn application, which directly impacted the KAITO project. As a result, $KAITO 24-hour decline exceeded 15%, and the market responded quickly.

This incident has sparked quite a bit of discussion—from certain perspectives, the golden age of social mining may be narrowing. Platform policy adjustments are often unexpected, making how projects respond a key issue. Some believe this is just a short-term fluctuation, and project teams may introduce alternative solutions; others are concerned that this signals new challenges facing the entire Yap-to-Earn model.

In any case, such events are worth paying attention to—they reflect the tension between Web3 applications and mainstream platforms, and also highlight the real risks within the ecosystem.

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WhaleMistaker

· 9h ago

Another platform says cut, and Yap-to-Earn business really can't go on --- $KAITO took a hit, dropping 15%, and it just happened. It feels like the entire model is teetering --- Honestly, it's still the platform holding the power of life and death. No matter how popular the project is, it can't withstand a ban --- The dividend period is indeed fading. Those who entered early have already taken profits... Now, only the bagholders are left --- Is this what you call Web3? Free Web3? That's hilarious --- Waiting to see how KAITO turns around. Surviving would be the real skill --- I've had a premonition that this type of model won't last long, but unfortunately, some people are still late to realize --- Platforms want to block at will, and that's probably the biggest systemic risk

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NightAirdropper

· 9h ago

After playing Web3 for so long, I finally understand—relying on platforms to make a living ends like this X says they can cut off at will, the project team simply can't resist Yap mining's good days are over, now entering the market makes you the bagholder Rather than saying it's short-term volatility, it's better to say systemic risk is right here Really, this time KAITO only dropped 15%, I would have already run away It seems I need to look for projects with self-built ecosystems, rather than always relying on big platforms

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TestnetScholar

· 9h ago

Once again, the platform is playing the game of cutting leeks... When the API is shut down, the project drops by 15% immediately. This is the power of centralized platforms. The Yap-to-Earn boom is almost over, it feels like a game of hot potato... It's about time to see through the true nature of these things. KAITO indeed took a hit this time, but honestly, who asked you to entrust your lifeline to X? That's a lesson learned. Wait, is this really just a short-term fluctuation? Or is the entire model fundamentally unsustainable... Feeling a bit anxious. I just want to ask, how many projects are still being tossed around by such policy changes? It's too unstable. To put it simply, if Web3 is to truly decentralize, it can't always rely on these big platforms... It's a bit awkward now. This incident has exposed the ecological risks vividly, worth a thorough reflection.

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BakedCatFanboy

· 9h ago

Ha, here we go again. X's move is really ruthless; just cut the API instantly. How can project teams react? The Yap-to-Earn model was already a bit shaky, and now it seems even less stable. KAITO's 15% drop feels like we just have to wait and see how the team responds. The war between mainstream platforms and Web3 is far from over... But honestly, relying on a single platform was always a fundamental flaw; it should have been obvious. Users are being exploited once again, which is the most ironic part. Alternative solutions? Most projects simply don't have the strength to respond quickly.

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just_another_fish

· 9h ago

Another one failed, X's methods are getting more ruthless haha --- Yap-to-Earn boom is really almost over, how many projects will dare to launch next month? --- $KAITO has dropped quite sharply this time, but it feels like just the beginning --- The key is that these projects have no Plan B at all, relying solely on the platform for income and still trying to do Web3? Laughing to death --- It was obvious early on that mainstream platforms wouldn't let you free-ride on traffic for too long --- A 15% drop? That's nothing. I've seen more outrageous ones. This is the ecosystem risk, everyone --- Alternative plan? How to replace? Build your own platform? The cost would double, brother --- Ultimately, it still depends on the project's fundamentals. You can't rely entirely on a platform's policies --- Now I get it. In the future, I need to be more cautious when investing in these kinds of projects

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