Changpeng Zhao Urges Musk to Ban Bots and API Posts on X

Bots plague X's crypto community, spamming scam messages, phishing links, and fake token promotions, creating a persistent problem.

Written By:
Ronak Kumar

Reviewed By:
Jahnu Jagtap

Changpeng Zhao Urges Musk To Ban Bots And Api Posts On X

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) urges Elon Musk to take action against bots on the X platform, urging him to ban API-generated posts. 

In a March 9 tweet, CZ emphasized that while tools like Grok, ChatGPT, and DeepSeek can generate tweets, posting via API should be restricted. CZ also distinguished between automated bots and AI agents, highlighting the usefulness of AI in real-world tasks like booking hotels or writing code.

Automated comments are really annoying. If I want to chat with bots, I got Grok in a private window here.

X has endured continuous problems with bot activity that particularly affects the crypto community through mass distribution of scam content and deceptive token advertisements and phishing links. 

The bot problem continues to bother X users even after Musk purchased the platform in 2022.  Musk has suggested solutions such as requiring users to register a credit card for a small fee to discourage the creation of fake accounts by bot farms.

Crypto users have voiced concerns about bots impersonating industry leaders to push fraudulent tokens or redirect users to malicious sites. These bots are also involved in “romance scams,” where fraudsters build trust with victims over time before asking for money through fake investment schemes or fabricated financial crises.

A 2023 study conducted by the Network Contagion Research Institute established that bots exploit their collective power to create fake posts which artificially boosts altcoin prices.

Users of X continue to face the bot problem while they wait for Elon Musk to implement stronger measures to safeguard platform integrity.

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Ronak Kumar is a Crypto Journalist with over 3 years of experience covering blockchain, AI, finance, and emerging digital trends. With a background in Commerce (B.Com) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), he combines business insight with a clear understanding of the evolving crypto space. His reporting has been featured in major publications, with his work cited by NDTV, Hindustan Times, and Outlook India on topics like Trump Memecoin, Bhutan’s crypto mining, and Barron Trump’s digital presence.
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Jahnu Jagtap is a Research Analyst with over 5 years of experience in crypto, finance, fintech, blockchain, Web3, and AI. He holds a BSc in Mathematics and is certified in Blockchain and Its Applications (SWAYAM MHRD), Cryptocurrency (Upskillist), and NISM Certifications. Jahnu specializes in technical, on-chain, and fundamental analysis, while also closely tracking global macro trends, regulations, lawsuits, and U.S. equities. With a strong analytical background and editorial insight, he drives content that delivers clarity and depth in the fast-evolving world of digital finance.