Bitcoin, Cardano, and CryptoCurrency forums on Reddit limit access, protest API changes
Bitcoin, Cardano, and CryptoCurrency, three of the largest crypto-centric subreddits, are joining other popular forums on Reddit to protest against planned API and tools policy change s that will prevent users from freely using the interface from July 1. Reddit API changes As of June 12, users wishing to browse the three popular subreddits must request the moderator for access as the protesting subreddits are in “private” mode. More than 3,500 subreddits reportedly have limited access, rejecting Reddit’s new policy decision. Cardano, Bitcoin, CryptoCurrency, and other subreddits participating in the protest will limit access as part of the Reddit blackout until June 14. The response follows the decision by the social media company to change its Reddit Data application programming interface (API). These APIs are needed by developers and moderators whenever they want to create tools and other utilities. Reddit’s move will impact how developers freely access third-party tools n...