Dogecoin Founder Calls Out X’s Algorithmic Chaos
Since rebranding Twitter as X, Elon Musk has rolled out frequent algorithm updates, claiming they are designed to optimize the user experience. But Billy Markus isn’t impressed.
The Dogecoin co-founder argued that any social platform should prioritize showing content from the accounts users follow. “Anything else is just broken,” Markus said, directly challenging the tech billionaire’s AI-driven recommendations.
Musk reply to the tweet shortly after, admitted he’s aware of the problem and promised fixes. But Markus remained critical, insisting that X's algorithm betrays the core principles of social media.
His comments have quickly spread across the crypto and tech communities, sparking renewed scrutiny over X’s user experience and algorithm design.
Dogecoin, launched in December 2013 as a playful meme coin, skyrocketed in popularity thanks in large part to Musk’s public endorsements, particularly during the 2021 bull run when his tweets sent DOGE surging dramatically. Once celebrated as crypto’s most famous duo, Markus and Musk now find themselves at odds over X’s future.
As the platform grapples with user criticism and engagement challenges, Markus’s critique underscores broader tensions between crypto pioneers and tech executives. The feud highlights the growing intersection of social media, algorithm-driven feeds, and the cryptocurrency ecosystem — and keeps the crypto world watching every development.