Quantmap Co-Founder Warns Single-Platform Influencers Could Be Hiding Botted Fans
Tech Quantmap Co-Founder Warns Single-Platform Influencers Could Be Hiding Botted Fans A study conducted in late 2024 pulled back the curtain on the “shill culture” permeating the Web3 ecosystem after revealing that a staggering 76% of X-based influencers leveraged their platforms to promote meme coins that have since collapsed. Even more damning, two-thirds of these digital assets are now deemed functionally worthless, leaving retail investors holding the bag for liquidated projects. The study further highlighted a bizarre inverse relationship between popularity and performance. Personalities with followings exceeding 200,000 yielded the most disastrous outcomes, with their calls resulting in an average 89% loss within a mere 90 days. These catastrophic returns underscore a dangerous reality: Many of these high-profile figures possess significant social reach but lack even the most foundational financial credentials. For critics and financial watchdogs, these figures serve as a definitive smoking gun for the necessity of stringent investor protection laws. The unchecked dissemination of speculative advice has prompted a legislative counter-offensive in key global markets like the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. However, just as regulators begin to get a grip on human influencers, the goalposts have shifted. The rise of artificial intelligence influencers is creating a legal quagmire, as these