Nikita Bier, X’s product lead and Solana advisor, posted that since October a narrative has spread within Crypto Twitter suggesting users must reply hundreds of times daily to grow their accounts. He explained that each post consumes part of a user’s daily reach, and because the average user sees only 20 to 30 posts per day, the platform cannot show all posts from one user to all followers. As a result, crypto Twitter users end up wasting influence on hundreds of ‘gm’ replies, leaving little visibility when they post meaningful content like project announcements.
He argued that CT’s decline stems from its own behavior rather than algorithmic issues, stating, “CT is dying from suicide.” This comment sparked backlash within the crypto community.
KALEO, co-founder of LedgArt, criticized Bier for failing to support user growth and long-standing online communities on X, accusing him of attempting to suppress the crypto community on the platform and calling for his resignation. Nikita Bier has since deleted the original post. The episode has sparked broader discussion about platform mechanics, user growth, and influencer accountability on social networks used by crypto enthusiasts, and the debate highlights tensions between engagement-driven algorithms and meaningful project updates in crypto communities.
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