Have you heard that X (formerly Twitter) suddenly blocked more than 20 large cryptocurrency accounts? At the center of this resonant event is the Pump.fun, a platform that helps launch memcoins, and its co-founder Alon Cohen. Their accounts just disappeared, and the community is now wondering what it was all about.
But it's not just about Pump.fun. Other projects were also distributed: GMGN, BullX, and Bloom Trading trading platforms, as well as an AI—based tool, Eliza OS. These accounts were important communication hubs for crypto enthusiasts, and their disappearance disrupts the usual communication channels.
Interestingly, X explains almost nothing. All that the victims received was a standard message about a "violation of the rules." Users and analysts build their theories: some blame the use of third-party APIs, others blame massive complaints from disgruntled followers. In any case, there is no clarity, and the community is literally stewing in guesses.
I am particularly concerned that such actions may be the beginning of a broader purge. Social media has always played an important role in the crypto world — as a platform for promoting projects, communicating with an audience, and even launching tokens. If X has really started strict moderation of the crypto content, it could seriously affect the entire sector.
Some teams have already started to file appeals, but it is not yet known how much this will help. Meanwhile, the rest of us can only watch and guess — will these blockages become a one-time action or the new norm?
Do you think this is a temporary outbreak or the beginning of a new stage of censorship of cryptocurrencies in social networks?