X/Twitter Has Removed The Support For NFТ Profile Pictures

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X/Twitter Removed NFT Profile Pictures!

Small change in Digital World! As per official confirmation, Twitter (X) recently clipped the wings of its nascent NFT integration. No longer will those coveted hexagonal avatars, signifying ownership of a blockchain-backed collectible, directly link to external marketplaces. This decision, while seemingly minor, has sparked a debate about the platform’s stance on NFTs and their future on the social media landscape.

X/Twitter has removed support for NFТ profile pictures pic.twitter.com/zjNcc4CMZK
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) January 10, 2024

Twitter has removed support for NFТ profile pictures pic.twitter.com/EaRYMsc0hq
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) January 10, 2024

Here’s What We Know!

Twitter announced in December 2023: they would no longer allow links in profile pictures to lead directly to NFT marketplaces. This change aimed to combat platform manipulation and spam associated with certain NFT promotions.
Twitter hasn’t explicitly banned using NFTs as profile pictures: Users can still upload images associated with NFTs as long as they follow the general profile picture guidelines (e.g., size, content restrictions).
The policy change primarily targets embedded links: The focus is on preventing direct navigation to external NFT platforms within the profile picture itself.

Therefore, it’s not entirely accurate to say Twitter has removed support for NFT profile pictures altogether. They’ve restricted functionality related to linked marketplaces from within the profile picture, but haven’t outright banned the use of NFT-associated images.

Factors To Consider!

Some users interpret the policy change as a broader stance against NFTs on Twitter.
The NFT community expressed mixed reactions, with some understanding the spam concerns and others criticizing the perceived censorship.
The policy’s long-term impact on NFT visibility and engagement on Twitter remains to be seen.