2026-01-10 19:30:19

There's some nuance worth clarifying here. Reply-based growth hasn't just started—it's been a legitimate strategy in the space for years. What actually happened recently is different: the peak surge came during Dec 2024 through Feb 2025, primarily driven by the Kaito airdrop hype. That specific window saw exceptional activity on CT, but it wasn't sustained from October. Meanwhile, Icobeast emerged as the fastest-growing account throughout 2025, and replying played a significant role in that trajectory. The broader point: engagement tactics keep evolving, but real growth usually requires more than just one mechanism.

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GasBandit

· 01-13 16:53

Haha, I’ve known for a while that reply farming isn’t a new trick, but it’s been especially hyped up recently. The Kaito airdrop was indeed a flop; it was just a false fire that won’t last long. We still need a multi-pronged approach; relying solely on replying isn’t sustainable. That guy Icobeast definitely knows how to play, but it’s not just about replying. These days, everything has to be integrated; there’s no silver bullet.

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MetaverseMortgage

· 01-12 19:56

Oh no, the Kaito airdrop really blew up, but how far can it go just by replying?

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RadioShackKnight

· 01-10 19:58

Haha, flooding the reply section has been around for a while, it's nothing new. The Kaito airdrop was indeed explosive, but it's true that it can't be sustained. That guy from Icobeast has been consistently delivering all year round, now that's real strength. Relying solely on engagement contests won't produce much; a combination of strategies is needed. Real growth isn't that simple; everyone is overthinking it.

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TokenVelocityTrauma

· 01-10 19:53

Damn, trying to fool people into replying to increase followers? Kaito's move was indeed fierce, but once it's over, there's no more momentum.

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GasFeePhobia

· 01-10 19:49

NGL, this move isn't really new, it's just that Kaito's airdrop hype got everyone excited... The ones that can really succeed still need a multi-faceted approach.

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