Farcaster introduced a new moderation framework after being acquired by Balaji-backed Network School on Oct. 15, with some user accounts placed into read-only mode. The change has triggered complaints from several users who said they were penalized over historical posts and argued that the new approach does not fit the platform’s decentralized structure.
Balaji said the platform uses a combination of human reviewers and AI systems to examine millions of posts, focusing on accounts that have been repeatedly blocked or muted. He also said some restrictions may be mistakes and that affected users can appeal. Under the platform’s Network Code, Farcaster has set out both penalties for rule violations and a process for appeals.
The backlash also drew criticism from Kunal Gandhi, former head of ecosystem for India at Eigen Labs. Gandhi said retroactive bans targeting long-time contributors run against decentralized principles. Balaji, for his part, said he wants Farcaster to become a "Singapore of social media," according to Crypto.news.
Farcaster has introduced new moderation rules after Balaji-backed Network School acquired the platform on Oct. 15, with some accounts now restricted to read-only status.
Several users said they were penalized for historical posts and questioned whether the new rules are consistent with Farcaster’s decentralized structure.
Balaji said the platform relies on both human reviewers and AI to examine millions of posts. The moderation effort targets accounts that have been repeatedly blocked or muted. He added that some restrictions may have been applied in error, and affected users can file appeals.
Under the Network Code, the platform has established penalties for violations as well as an appeals process.
Kunal Gandhi, former India ecosystem lead at Eigen Labs, criticized the retroactive banning of long-time contributors, saying the move conflicts with decentralized principles.
Balaji also said he hopes Farcaster can become the "Singapore of social media," according to Crypto.news.
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