X is rolling out a major anti-scam feature that will auto-lock any account mentioning crypto for the first time. Users will need extra verification before posting again.

This move directly targets the phishing ecosystem that hijacks accounts to push fake tokens and giveaways. By cutting off the ability to post, X removes the main incentive for attackers.

The tactic is smart. Crypto scams thrive on hijacked accounts with large followings. If those accounts can't post, the scams lose their reach. This could significantly reduce the flood of fake airdrops and "double your money" schemes that have plagued the platform for years.

For the market, this is a small but meaningful step toward reducing retail losses and cleaning up crypto-related discourse. Less noise from scams means more room for real projects to be heard.

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