It was fast. Within 24 hours of the launch of the Twitter Non-Fungible Token, or NFT, profile picture for iOS updates, a github contributor named mcclure wrote and shared a browser extension that automatically bans Twitter accounts with an NFT profile picture.
A program called NFTBlocker blocks paying subscribers of Twitter Blue for iOS who choose to display NFT as their profile picture.
The extension works with Chrome and Firefox on desktop, and while it’s an early prototype, “future versions of this plugin will automatically scan your notifications and block.”
But why would anyone code such an extension? According to mcclure’s README, that’s because NFT is an “investment scam”.
They are not shy in words:
“In short, NFT users are just annoying. People who bought NFTs must continue to advertise other people to buy NFTs, or the NFTs they bought will lose value. Twitter NFT clicks are rife with sockpuppet accounts, dog-piling, and indistinguishable monkey clones. Blocking NFT users just makes Twitter better.”
The web developer also recommends using the Better TweetDek app to block NFT profile picture users.
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However, McClure appears to be somewhat misinformed about the driving force behind Twitter’s move to NFTs. In the README section, McClure claims that Jack Dorsey is “investing in cryptocurrencies, and if Twitter makes NFT more mainstream, Jack Dorsey will make money.”
Although Jack Dorsey has invested heavily in cryptocurrencies, he has not shown much interest in NFTs since stepping down as CEO of Twitter last year.
He has dedicated his career to facilitating the adoption, mining, and development of Bitcoin under his new role as CEO of Block. He recently announced the creation of the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund, as well as the Cash App integration for lightning-fast payments.
It was fast. Within 24 hours of the launch of the Twitter Non-Fungible Token, or NFT, profile picture for iOS updates, a github contributor named mcclure wrote and shared a browser extension that automatically bans Twitter accounts with an NFT profile picture.
A program called NFTBlocker blocks paying subscribers of Twitter Blue for iOS who choose to display NFT as their profile picture.
The extension works with Chrome and Firefox on desktop, and while it’s an early prototype, “future versions of this plugin will automatically scan your notifications and block.”
But why would anyone code such an extension? According to mcclure’s README, that’s because NFT is an “investment scam”.
They are not shy in words:
“In short, NFT users are just annoying. People who bought NFTs must continue to advertise other people to buy NFTs, or the NFTs they bought will lose value. Twitter NFT clicks are rife with sockpuppet accounts, dog-piling, and indistinguishable monkey clones. Blocking NFT users just makes Twitter better.”
The web developer also recommends using the Better TweetDek app to block NFT profile picture users.
Related: Cryptocurrency and NFT Comply with Regulations as Turkey Takes on Digital Future
However, McClure appears to be somewhat misinformed about the driving force behind Twitter’s move to NFTs. In the README section, McClure claims that Jack Dorsey is “investing in cryptocurrencies, and if Twitter makes NFT more mainstream, Jack Dorsey will make money.”
Although Jack Dorsey has invested heavily in cryptocurrencies, he has not shown much interest in NFTs since stepping down as CEO of Twitter last year.
He has dedicated his career to facilitating the adoption, mining, and development of Bitcoin under his new role as CEO of Block. He recently announced the creation of the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund, as well as the Cash App integration for lightning-fast payments.
