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X Revokes API Access for Reward-Based Posting Apps Amid Policy Change

X Revokes API Access for Reward-Based Posting Apps Amid Policy Change

According to X product chief and Solana advisor Nikita Bier, the January 16 policy update blocks API integrations tied to InfoFi apps, aiming to reduce AI-generated spam and excessive low-quality replies.

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Summary

On January 16, X product chief and Solana advisor Nikita Bier announced a developer policy change banning InfoFi-style apps that pay users for posting. The update specifically targets API integrations that contribute to AI-generated low-quality posts and excessive replies, citing negative impacts on user experience. This move continues X’s efforts to improve content quality and limit incentivized spam across the platform.

Terms & Concepts
  • API (Application Programming Interface): A software interface that allows applications to communicate and interact with a platform’s data or services.
  • Solana ecosystem: A blockchain network known for fast transactions and low fees, hosting decentralized applications and projects.
  • InfoFi: An app model that rewards users financially or with tokens for posting content, often linked to incentive-based social platforms.