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X policy shift squeezes InfoFi rewards; kaito to sunset ‘yaps’

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Published 2026-01-15 16:12 UTCUpdated 2026-01-16 01:09 UTC

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Evidence trail (top sources)

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Kaito winds down crypto-backed ‘Yaps’ as X bans payments for ‘AI slop’

Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-01-16 01:09 UTC

Kaito to sunset 'Yaps' as X cracks down on InfoFi apps, token falls 17%

CoinDesk · coindesk.com · 2026-01-15 17:43 UTC

KAITO Plummets as X Bans InfoFi Rewards

Thedefiant · thedefiant.io · 2026-01-15 17:41 UTC

Elon Musk's X Bans Access to ‘InfoFi’ Crypto Projects Amid ‘AI Slop’ Backlash

Decrypt · decrypt.co · 2026-01-15 16:12 UTC

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Overview

A platform-policy shift on X is rippling through “InfoFi” crypto projects built around incentivized posting. After X moved to curb spam and “AI slop” by restricting API access and banning rewards/payments for posts, Kaito said it will sunset its reward-driven ‘Yaps’ product and pivot toward a more selective creator marketing approach, while related tokens saw sharp declines.

Score total

1.95

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Duplicate ratio

29%

Why now

X revised API policies and announced bans tied to InfoFi rewards/payments for posts.
Kaito publicly moved to wind down ‘Yaps’ following the policy shift.
Multiple outlets reported sharp token moves immediately after the announcement.

Why it matters

X policy changes can disrupt crypto projects that depend on incentivized social posting.
Kaito’s decision to sunset ‘Yaps’ signals product-model risk for InfoFi-style rewards.
Market reactions highlighted by outlets show sensitivity to platform access and rules.

LLM analysis

Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: medium

Recurring claims

X revised API policies to restrict or ban access for “InfoFi” crypto projects tied to incentivized posting/spam.
Kaito is winding down/sunsetting its crypto-backed, reward-driven ‘Yaps’ product following X’s policy changes.

How sources frame it

X (via Exec Comments In Coverage): supportive
Kaito: neutral
X (head Of Product, Per Report): supportive

Multiple outlets report X tightening API access and banning InfoFi-style rewards tied to posts, prompting Kaito to wind down its ‘Yaps’ product and sparking token volatility.

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