Insights from the crypto community: During recent years, major social platforms faced scrutiny over content moderation practices. Regulatory bodies and intelligence agencies' involvement in platform decisions sparked widespread debate about information control and free speech. The shift in platform governance—particularly when leadership changed—brought renewed focus on transparency and user autonomy. This episode highlighted how centralized platforms handle sensitive policy decisions. Many in the Web3 space view decentralized alternatives and open-source governance as potential solutions to these challenges. The incident underscored why blockchain-based communication protocols continue gaining traction among those seeking censorship-resistant platforms.