2026-01-16 14:28:20

X Platform API Policy Adjustment Triggers Shockwaves in the InfoFi Sector

Yesterday, X Platform (formerly Twitter) announced an adjustment to its API access policy, which directly impacted data interface-dependent InfoFi projects. The market responded swiftly, with several related sector tokens experiencing significant declines.

Trigger Event: X Platform's API Restrictions

After updating its API usage terms, X Platform significantly tightened data access permissions for third-party applications. This caused a direct blow to information financial projects relying on social media data streams. Many projects faced operational disruptions due to inability to access data sources normally, shaking investor confidence.

The chain reaction faced by the InfoFi ecosystem involves multiple application scenarios such as data aggregation, trading signals, and sentiment tracking. When data channels are restricted, the core value of these services drops sharply, leading to market valuation adjustments. The rapid decline in token prices reflects the market's immediate pricing of the policy change.

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SatoshiHeir

· 01-19 05:48

Here comes the old script of "centralized platform suppression" again. It needs to be pointed out that this precisely proves the core paradox I argued years ago: any project relying on third-party APIs fundamentally deviates from the original intention of decentralization. A single ban by X can destroy the entire ecosystem. What does this indicate? It shows that these so-called InfoFi projects fundamentally do not understand the technological essence of blockchain. On-chain data indicates that truly active projects have long built independent oracles and autonomous data layers. Those that are hit are just another speculative experiment under fiat currency thinking. I warned about this direction in my forum discussion draft in 2015—now it seems, history never repeats, it only rhymes. Sadly, the market always learns this lesson through token plunges.

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AirdropCollector

· 01-19 04:23

Here comes the harvest again; the InfoFi sector was already shaky. X issued an order that directly ruined half of its life; serves them right. Without data sources, how can the project operate? Should have seen it clearly. No wonder the market this time; truly didn't expect it to be so desperate. Every day touting aggregation trading signals, but once the API is shut down, everything collapses. I always say these types of projects are risky; relying on other platforms to survive is ultimately limiting. Time to buy the dip again; wait for this wave of panic to pass and see if there's an opportunity.

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SatoshiChallenger

· 01-18 02:40

Data shows that these types of projects should have collapsed long ago. Relying on a single data source and still daring to raise funds—ironically, some still believe they can survive independently. I'm not trying to criticize, but anyone who watched the 2018 wave clearly understands that this is an inevitable trend of the bubble cycle. Interestingly, investors are only now realizing that APIs can be blocked at any time. They really treat centralized platforms as iron rice bowls. How irrational is the market? Businesses built on others' rules suddenly lose power, and they have to rely on token prices for valuation? Objectively speaking, today's InfoFi is tomorrow's dead fish. Being cut off is very normal. Another genius project confident it can bypass centralized platforms—what's the result? Human nature, once a wave gets wiped out, pulls another wave in to take the fall. Token price drops are when the market wakes up; the previous high valuations were just ridiculous. Is this what you call an innovative ecosystem? Just a castle built on sand. Has no one ever thought about why not build an independent data source instead of relying on others' leftovers?

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blocksnark

· 01-17 11:38

Here comes another reason to cut the leeks again. When X's API is restricted, everything collapses, indicating that these InfoFi projects are basically paper tigers. Elon said to take it back whenever, luckily I sold off early. The data source is stuck, no wonder these tokens are plunging so hard, they really have no moat. But this wave of decline is a great opportunity to pick up bargains, has anyone bottomed out? Projects relying on big platform APIs are doomed to fail sooner or later; building on-chain data oracles is the right way. Laughable, a single policy can cripple the entire track; what are we still bragging about decentralization in Web3? I knew it would be like this all along. What do those KOLs who promote InfoFi say now? But on the other hand, this has accelerated industry reshuffling; only those with real strength remain.

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rugdoc.eth

· 01-16 14:58

Here we go again. Big platforms cut API access as soon as they make a move, and InfoFi has really been messed up this time. X's approach is truly outrageous. The data source for Yaka Business was directly halted, revealing the inherent vulnerabilities of centralized platforms. Wait, could this dip be a buying opportunity? It depends on which projects can withstand this round of policy shocks. Relying on API-based operations was always fragile; it was only a matter of time before this happened. Now the market is about to undergo a shakeout. Let’s see who can survive.

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GasFeeLover

· 01-16 14:58

It's the API policy causing trouble again. Now the InfoFi track has really been hammered, no wonder all those coins dropped so badly yesterday.

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MissingSats

· 01-16 14:57

Another wave of policy cuts, InfoFi is really in a bit of trouble this time It seems the data source is stuck, these projects are really fragile This move by X directly hit the pain point, the track needs to be reshuffled When the API shuts down, prices plummet, does the market react this quickly? This is why you can't rely on a single data channel... it's too risky Now I have to find a new data source again, the story of InfoFi might need to change

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MemeCoinSavant

· 01-16 14:57

elon really said "no free data for you" and watched the entire infofi thesis collapse in real-time... the memetic velocity of this policy shift hit different ngl

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AirdropHunterXM

· 01-16 14:51

Here comes the policy to cut leeks again, InfoFi is really going to be hammered this time X's move is too brilliant, the data source was cut off, almost losing half its life I've said it before, centralized data sources are unreliable, now do you regret it? Hurry up and run, these projects are probably beyond saving Let's wait and see if we can bottom out, maybe there will be a rebound

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