2026-01-08 12:28:35

A major security upgrade is rolling out: unverified NFT collections are now being hidden from the main feed. This move signals a meaningful shift in how platforms are tackling collection verification—treating it as a core safety priority rather than an afterthought. The thinking here is straightforward: if a collection hasn't been verified through proper channels, users shouldn't stumble onto it by default. It's the kind of infrastructure-level decision that often goes unnoticed, but it speaks volumes about a platform's commitment to protecting its community. By filtering out unverified collections at the interface level, users get a cleaner, more trustworthy browsing experience, and bad actors have fewer opportunities to exploit the ecosystem. This kind of proactive stance is becoming table stakes in the Web3 space.

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DeFiVeteran

· 14h ago

Finally, someone dares to go all out. The verification mechanism is truly different now.

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FOMOmonster

· 18h ago

Finally, a platform dares to be firm—unverified NFTs are directly hidden. This is true security awareness. Honestly, the days when a bunch of fake goods were everywhere were really annoying. Now, it's much cleaner. This move looks simple, but it's actually infrastructure-level protection. The Web3 community most lacks this kind of attitude. Verification thresholds have been raised, but the activity space for scam teams has also been squeezed, which is worth it. How should I put it? Safety first, otherwise constantly worrying about rug pulls leaves no mood to play. By the way, will this keep some small projects out...? But after weighing the options, it's better to choose a lower-risk approach. It should have been done this way long ago. Those confusing collections were really a cancer in the ecosystem. I'm optimistic about this step from the platform and hope others can follow this standard.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-10 02:55

It should have been done this way earlier, but some people will still find ways to sneak around and cause trouble.

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AlwaysMissingTops

· 01-08 12:58

Finally, a platform dares to get serious and keeps fake projects out the door --- This is what should be done, but the verification mechanism itself should not be manipulated --- Hiding unverified NFTs? The nice way to put it is security; frankly, it's still centralized decision-making --- It should have been like this a long time ago; previously, there were fake trash projects everywhere --- The question is, who defines "verification"? Isn't it still up to the platform to decide --- This move is good; at least it can deceive some newcomers who got scammed --- Make efforts at the infrastructure level; it's indeed better than patching after problems occur --- I'm just worried that the verification process might become a new form of power rent-seeking... --- It's a good thing; it's better than a bunch of rug pulls that shamelessly deceive on the homepage --- But it feels like this is also a form of censorship?

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NoodlesOrTokens

· 01-08 12:58

You know, this move is basically an upgraded version of an echo chamber, but I have to admit... hiding fake projects is indeed something that should be done. --- Another excuse of "we're protecting you," but this time there's no room for debate. --- Finally, those trash NFTs flying everywhere are finally settling down. --- Wait, hiding ≠ deleting. Those project teams are still bouncing around behind the scenes, right? --- Is this called infrastructure decision-making? It feels more like UI beautification. If it were truly secure, it should have been done long ago. --- I have to say, this is indeed a good idea, saving newbies from rushing in and losing everything. --- Here's the problem: who defines "verification"? Centralized review just changes its disguise.

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GateUser-26d7f434

· 01-08 12:58

Finally, someone has taken action. That's the right way.

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MiningDisasterSurvivor

· 01-08 12:41

Another "security upgrade"... I've been through this before. In 2018, those project teams also said the same thing, but what was the result? The verification mechanism itself is a black box. Hiding unverified NFTs sounds good, but who defines what verification means? It's still the platform that decides, effectively monopolizing the discourse.

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SchroedingersFrontrun

· 01-08 12:39

Finally, a platform is willing to take action. Unverified NFTs should have been hidden long ago. The scammers' good days are over; I support this move. The verification mechanism is really inadequate and disgusting. Now it feels much better. By the way, when will other platforms follow suit... This is true community-oriented thinking, not just empty slogans.

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