2026-01-15 19:46:39

The InfoFi project has taken a major turn—Nikita Bier has decided to revoke all API interfaces. This move directly impacts multiple Web3 platforms relying on its data services, such as Kaito, Xeet, Wall Chain, and others.

Key issues have surfaced: does this mean a substantial contraction of the InfoFi ecosystem? Or is it a strategic adjustment?

From an ecological perspective, shutting down the API will have a direct impact on the functionality of these integrated platforms. User data flows, analytical tools, cross-platform interactions, and more could be affected. This also reflects a phenomenon—the dependency among Web3 projects is very tight, and a change in one node can trigger a chain reaction.

Industry observers are watching whether remedial solutions will emerge in the future, or if this marks a strategic shift for InfoFi under the current market conditions.

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NFTHoarder

· 01-18 06:37

Wow, Nikita, what are you doing? Just shutting down the API? How panicked must Kaito and the others be? Wait, is this really just a strategic adjustment or are they really going to mess things up? I don't quite understand. The Web3 ecosystem is so fragile; a single project's movement can cause such a big impact.

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FlatTax

· 01-17 18:59

API shutdown, the ecosystem collapses... This is the fragility of Web3 InfoFi suddenly doing this, how uncomfortable Kaito and others must feel Another arbitrary decision by a project team, everyone has to bear the consequences Strategic adjustment? Sounds more like they retreated in a hurry after encountering problems This chain dependency is really deadly, if one point fails, the whole system fails Nikita's move is a bit harsh, ecosystem development can be cut off so easily Let's wait and see what happens next, probably another trust crisis So this is why multi-chain deployment is necessary, don't put all your eggs in one basket API closure = a verdict, Web3 is still too unstable A chain reaction is coming, looks like a good show is about to begin

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ILCollector

· 01-15 21:38

Another start of ecosystem collapse... How can Kaito be so dependent on InfoFi? Bro, this wave really caused a ripple effect, and it feels like there are more developments to come. Basically, it depends on how Nikita will handle it later; shutting down the API has an immediate chain reaction. The Web3 ecosystem is too fragile; a problem with one core node feels like the entire army is wiped out. Waiting for a remedial plan? I think it's uncertain... This seems more like making room for some major move later on.

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MEVictim

· 01-15 20:16

Here we go again, this interconnected Web3 gameplay... shutting down one API directly affects a bunch of platforms, this is the true picture of an ecosystem's fragility. Wait, is Nikita Bier really thinking this through or just forced into a corner? It doesn't seem that simple. The information gap is too large, let's wait and see what happens next, it might be the eve of another major event.

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GasFeeVictim

· 01-15 20:15

Once again, operations where they cut off supply without any warning... Kaito and the others probably broke their defenses now. Where's the promised ecosystem development? Honestly, Web3 is just too fragile. Anyone can easily pull the plug, and they still have the nerve to call it decentralization. Let's wait and see the follow-up remedial plans, but I have no hope. Nikita really can't handle this. Just switch if you want, but please don't drag innocent projects into it. The chain reaction has already started, and this time, quite a few small projects are likely to die.

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CommunityJanitor

· 01-15 20:14

Damn, another big fish has run away, huh? Kaito guys are now in trouble. --- It's really dependence syndrome. These platforms all seem to rely on InfoFi alone. --- What is Nikita doing? We agreed on a Web3 ecosystem. --- One node collapses and drags down the whole network. And they still dare to boast about decentralization, haha. --- What, the API is completely shut down? Is it really that the money is gone or some other crazy operation? --- Let's watch the show. Either a rescue plan will be introduced later or the entire ecosystem will cool off completely. --- This is Web3, where no one can rely on anyone, and in the end, everyone is doomed.

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SignatureLiquidator

· 01-15 20:13

Damn, Kaito, Xeet, these guys must be panicking now Honestly, it looks like Nikita is throwing in the towel, after all, the API is completely shut down... This doesn’t look like a strategic adjustment Web3 is this frustrating, one person's decision can ruin a bunch of projects Let’s wait and see what happens next, it feels like someone needs to come out and save the scene or this ecosystem will fracture ApiGate is coming? hhh Just want to know what the integrators are thinking now, probably cursing Now they have to find new data sources again, which might take several months of development Nikita’s move... I don’t really want to give an evaluation Heard someone blew up the Telegram group, get a feel for how chaotic it is It feels like this isn’t just an InfoFi problem, the entire Web3 dependency chain is too fragile It’s just Web3’s fate, today’s close brothers might be hurting each other tomorrow Are there alternative plans... or do we really have to start from zero

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AllInAlice

· 01-15 20:08

Huh? Nikita directly shut down the entire API. That was a pretty harsh move. It seems like Web3 is like this—today you're still a brother, tomorrow you pull the plug, and the ecosystem becomes extremely fragile. Kaito and the others must be feeling really uncomfortable now. Relying on other people's stuff and then it just disappears—this is true impermanence. Wait, is this really a strategic adjustment or a problem with the funding chain? It feels like no one can really clarify it. Another project team’s "proactive optimization"—I don’t believe a word of it. A single node crash can take down the entire ecosystem—this is the risk of Web3. It’s too centralized. If there really were a rescue plan, that would be impressive. But I think it’s probably hopeless.

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PebbleHander

· 01-15 19:52

Another project's API has been cut. How are Kaito users supposed to play now? --- Such tight ecosystem dependency, one person says shut down and it's gone... This is probably the most fragile part of Web3. --- Wait, is Nikita really short on money or does he have other plans? Feels a bit sudden. --- A chain reaction is coming; betting that these platforms will have to change their code next week. --- Is this what they call decentralization? Ha, laughable. --- Remedial plan? I think it's doubtful. Usually, such actions don't lead to good outcomes. --- Xeet is doomed; if the data source is cut off, it will lose competitiveness. --- What they call strategic adjustment is actually giving up. --- This time, you can really see who is an air project. Those without their own data sources are all doomed. --- Is Nikita starting to slack off? Or is there a big move in the works?

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