Twitter ( I mean, X) is implementing a heavy measure against cryptocurrency scams in 2026: if your account mentions crypto for the first time, it will be automatically locked until you verify your identity.

Notice that... after auditing a bunch of hacks on the platform, where hacked accounts promote fake tokens out of nowhere, this aims to cut the problem at the root. Our biggest mistake in past campaigns was not anticipating these locks, and we lost organic reach.

1. Detection: Algorithm flags accounts with no crypto history that post promos.
2. Lock: Auto-lock until verification (ID or similar).
3. Impact: They expect to drastically reduce scams, like 99% in theory, but real data is still missing.

Do you think this automatic verification stops crypto scams or does it rather limit the freedom of new creators entering the space?