A recent wave of mass bans on X Platform, managed by the Grok algorithm, has affected numerous crypto accounts, leading to serious consequences for the community.
Wave of Bans: Events and Reactions
On June 12, 2025, a sudden wave of bans hit X Platform, impacting multiple cryptocurrency-related accounts. Among the affected were projects like GMGN and ElizaOS, as well as influential KOLs such as "Fan Wang" and others. Starting from June 10, when an algorithm update was announced, users began noticing account disappearances. On June 13, a banned user claimed not to have received responses to their appeals, while on June 15, the platform administration only listed possible reasons without providing details.
Impact of Algorithmic Decisions on the Community
The Grok algorithm demonstrated excessive sensitivity to various types of content, raising concerns among users. For example, GMGN was banned for "manipulative content" due to frequent posting of project analyses. Communities began suspecting organized groups were using automated mechanisms to mass report certain accounts, leading to chain reactions of panic. Notably, bans were imposed entirely through automation, without human intervention, questioning the transparency of the process. This so-called "black box" operation leaves users' rights protection in a stalemate.
Further Consequences and Migration
The mass bans severely impacted trust in the platform as GMGN tokens dropped by 47% within a day. This also spurred users to migrate to decentralized platforms like Farcaster, which saw a 320% increase in active users in one week. However, despite dissatisfaction with the current conditions, decentralized resources face issues such as transaction delays and usability. These events emphasize the importance of platform independence and the need for truly decentralized social networks.
The mass bans of accounts on X Platform represent a trust crisis for the crypto community and raise questions about centralized dynamics in a space that champions decentralization. These events may act as a catalyst for the movement toward establishing independent and resilient alternatives.
