Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) calls on Elon Musk to turn off API posting on X

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has called on Elon Musk to turn off API posting on X, citing that automated accounts are a primary source of spam

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has called on Elon Musk to turn off API posting on X, also known as Twitter.

In a post on Thursday, CZ said that he hopes to see more "real" users on the platform. He added that he wants to differentiate between malicious bots and AI assistants that perform useful tasks such as booking hotels or coding.

"Elon, please turn off API posting on X. I want to see more real users here, no more bot armies. Let's differentiate between AI assistants that help us book hotels and code vs. malicious bots that scam and impersonate," CZ said.

"I enjoy interacting with the community and learning from the open discussions. But I have no interest in engaging with cheaters and spammers."

Bot accounts have been a nuisance on X for a long time, especially in the crypto sphere. Scammers use these accounts to impersonate industry leaders, post phishing links and engage in crypto market manipulation.

CZ himself has also been victimized by several fake accounts, and he has repeatedly warned users to check profiles carefully before interacting with any user on the platform.

Crypto Bots Flood X Despite Musk's Anti-Spam Efforts

Musk has been open about wanting to get rid of bots but has not been able to contain their power. Earlier this year, he estimated that bots accounted for 20% to 90% of Twitter's traffic, Bloomberg reported.

A 2023 cybersecurity report by CHEQ discovered that most of X's traffic was bogus, highlighting the scale of the problem.

Despite Musk's efforts, bot networks continue to operate, and AI-managed accounts now control X, spreading a variety of scams such as cryptocurrency schemes and romance scams. Bots are even getting verified using X's paid subscription system, which makes them appear more authentic.

Musk previously suggested introducing a small fee per post to discourage bots, but the proposal was met with widespread criticism.

Scam accounts remain a common occurrence, leaving X users, especially those in the crypto domain, susceptible to fraud. As bot-driven misinformation becomes an increasing concern, CZ's appeal to restrict API posting could spark further discussion about safeguarding the platform.

With crypto users continuing to report cases of bot-facilitated fraud, the world is watching to see if Musk will implement CZ's suggested restrictions and take more decisive action to secure the platform.