2026-01-12 14:27:42

Following Australia's new legislation banning social media use for individuals under 16, millions of accounts have started to be closed. Initial data shows that over 550,000 accounts have been deactivated. This move has accelerated global discussions about digital platforms and the online safety of young people. In the crypto and Web3 space, those emphasizing autonomy against centralized platforms interpret this event as an indication of increased central control. Regulatory authorities' interventions in the digital world are creating new opportunities for blockchain-based solutions.

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BTCRetirementFund

· 10h ago

Australia's move is really incredible, directly banning 5.5 million accounts? That's hilarious. The so-called decentralization is just being exposed, still touting Web3 freedom, but as soon as the government steps in, everything is over.

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AirdropHarvester

· 17h ago

Australia's recent moves... to put it simply, centralized platforms are increasingly being regulated. Isn't this exactly what we've been saying all along? Decentralization is the way out.

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LightningHarvester

· 17h ago

Australia's recent move is quite aggressive, shutting down over 550,000 accounts... But on the other hand, true freedom should be decentralized. Looking at how these traditional platforms can be easily shut down by government orders, it becomes clear why Web3 is so necessary.

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screenshot_gains

· 17h ago

Australia's move is truly brilliant. Blocking 5.5 million accounts at once—are the days of centralized platforms coming to an end? This is exactly the time for Web3 to make a push. Decentralized social media is definitely set to take off.

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PumpingCroissant

· 17h ago

Australia's recent move is too extreme—banning social media for anyone under 16... 5.5 million accounts just shut down, I just want to ask, how ruthless does it have to be? Centralized control is becoming more and more outrageous, no wonder those Web3 folks keep talking about decentralization. If this were on-chain... it would be impossible to do it this way, just thinking about it feels great. When platforms say delete, they delete—it's really time for us to wake up.

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governance_lurker

· 17h ago

Australia's recent ban is truly incredible. 5.5 million accounts were shut down just like that... This is exactly the centralized nightmare that Web3 advocates have been talking about.

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