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X Head of Product Criticizes Crypto Twitter’s Engagement Practices

X Head of Product Criticizes Crypto Twitter’s Engagement Practices

Nikita Bier’s comment on Crypto Twitter’s decline sparks backlash, with Musk announcing the open-sourcing of X’s new recommendation algorithm within seven days.

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Summary

Nikita Bier, X’s Head of Product and Solana advisor, stated that Crypto Twitter is 'dying from suicide,' blaming user behavior over algorithms. He claimed users view only 20-30 posts a day, with low-value posts diminishing reach. His comments led to backlash, with Elon Musk announcing the release of X’s new recommendation algorithm within seven days.

Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto Twitter: An informal term for the crypto community on X (formerly Twitter) that discusses projects, markets, and news.
  • Solana: A high-performance layer-1 blockchain known for fast transactions and low fees, used for decentralized applications.