2026-01-18 09:26:40

Recently, it was discovered that the recommendation mechanism of a major social platform has undergone a noticeable adjustment. After several rounds of testing, the results are quite interesting—the traffic distribution logic has changed.

From the data, the influence of follower count on content exposure is no longer as decisive as before. In other words, accounts with millions of followers can no longer sit back and enjoy traffic dividends as they used to. The new algorithm seems to weaken account weight and instead focus more on the engagement performance of the content itself.

This change actually presents an opportunity for small accounts—if the content is attractive enough, they can compete with big influencers. For Web3 creators and community operators, this means that content quality and community engagement are becoming more important than endorsements and follower numbers.

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GasFeeSobber

· 5h ago

Here comes a new algorithm to cut leeks again, I don’t buy it --- Small accounts rise, big Vs will have to cry, feels like the platform has been toying with us all this time --- Really? So my follower count can finally turn around haha --- Wait, does this mean we have to work even harder... content quality? Community engagement? So tiring, brother --- Forget it, let’s look at the data first. I’ve heard this kind of "opportunity" too many times --- Web3 creators, charge on! Engagement is the real traffic, everyone --- The platform is playing new tricks again? Next month the rules will change again, I’m used to it --- So the big V’s money-making path has been cut off, does that mean springtime is coming for us small accounts? I don’t believe it

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BlockchainFoodie

· 5h ago

honestly this is like watching a blockchain finally achieve true decentralization... the algo just implemented farm-to-fork verification for content instead of follower count lmao. small creators finally got proof-of-freshness

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FOMOrektGuy

· 5h ago

Changing the algorithm can't alter the essence of big influencers; those who produce good content already have their followers.

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Whale_Whisperer

· 5h ago

The days of lying flat and enjoying dividends are finally over. Influencers need to start taking content seriously. How many times have we said "Content is king"? Now the algorithm has finally listened. But honestly, can small accounts really compete with big influencers? I have my doubts... High engagement still needs viewers. This round of adjustments is definitely a positive for the Web3 community. We no longer have to compete solely on follower count.

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AirdropHunter007

· 5h ago

Wow, is the era of big influencers winning effortlessly finally coming to an end? It was long overdue.

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