ZachXBT says X bugs and crypto ‘traffic trap’ pushed more reports to Telegram in June

The blockchain investigator said he published nine Telegram reports versus one investigation on X last month, citing XChat-related bugs, weaker search and algorithmic limits on crypto content.

Summary

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT said platform issues on X led him to publish more of his analysis on Telegram in June, with nine reports on the messaging app versus one investigation on X. He pointed to bugs during the move to XChat, weaker search reliability and what he described as an algorithmic “traffic trap” for crypto content. The comments suggest discoverability and distribution remain a challenge for crypto-focused researchers on mainstream social platforms, and he said he may explore other distribution platforms.

Terms & Concepts
  • XChat: X’s messaging product or feature
  • algorithmic “traffic trap”: Platform ranking limits that reduce reach
  • Telegram: Messaging app widely used in crypto