4,000 studios have been closed down. Will we enter a “true retail era”?

In the past few days, there have been some unusual situations in the community. Many agencies that used automated trading scripts have been “eliminated” from the market.

According to reports, the number of accounts that have been banned is estimated to be over 4,000. From those who used semi-automatic scripts to those who relied on fully automated APIs, almost everyone has been affected. Some people even sold cheap scripts online, only to have their buyer IDs reported and receive a 50% reward. It’s like a “undercover operation” in the cryptocurrency world—even more interesting than what you see in movies.

Several tech enthusiasts suddenly started complaining about losing their accounts permanently, with all their earnings confiscated within three months. Even private C2C transactions were completely blocked. However, there were also comments praising this decision: “We should have done this long ago!” “Ordinary users can finally breathe a sigh of relief!”

Behind this “targeted attack” lies a long-planned “AI counterattack”. Let’s figure out why these agencies failed so badly this time… And what this means for us ordinary users.

From a logical perspective, Binance’s actions were quite clever:

● By detecting abnormal trading patterns, IP addresses, and API calls, they identified “automatic behaviors”.

● They also implemented automatic risk control mechanisms for short-term, large-scale transactions and frequent switching between different currencies.

● Most importantly, the “reporting incentives” mechanism is working effectively, making cheating more costly.

First, why couldn’t these agencies escape this time?

In the past, when a platform imposed a ban on a studio, it was like playing “Groundhog Day” – the same studio would be banned again after using different identities to continue operating. But this time it’s completely different. The platform has introduced a comprehensive solution:

1. Full confiscation: Banning the studio and recovering all its earnings at once. There were cases where studios only had 200,000 yuan in cash when they were banned, and the platform simply took that money from their bank accounts. Others transferred their funds to other wallets, but the platform used blockchain tracking to identify the source of those funds. This means that those “illegal gains” are essentially gone.

2. Accurate identification: AI is now incredibly intelligent. Current anti-cheat systems can detect issues not just by checking whether a player is using cheating software. They can analyze patterns in player behavior, device fingerprints, and even logic behind actions.

● Human players may experience slight delays and errors in their actions, but scripted clicks follow perfect mathematical patterns.

● Can a single device log in to dozens of accounts? The system can detect this through sensor data.

● From 3 a.m. to 5 a.m., humans are at their most sleepy. If your account completes the most complex tasks during this time… well, everyone understands what this means.

There’s a real example: A certain studio hired people to act as humans to bypass detection. But because their actions were too consistent (everyone made exactly the same click patterns), they were still caught by the system. AI can now recognize “non-human behaviors that closely resemble human ones.”

3. Cutting off all avenues of escape.

In the past, when a studio was banned, they could transfer assets or sell accounts to regain some control. But now?

● The device’s fingerprint has been recorded. Logging in with a different account immediately triggers risk control measures.

● Real-name information has been blacklisted. Any attempt to register again will result in immediate rejection.

● Abnormal financial transactions are monitored, and large-scale transfers are immediately frozen.

In short, this time it’s an upgrade from “locking accounts” to “locking identities”, aiming to completely eliminate you from the platform’s ecosystem.

Second, don’t believe those who claim they were wrongly banned. Data never lies.

Every time there are large-scale bans, there are always people who complain online, saying, “I was a manual player, and I was mistakenly banned.” But upon closer analysis, these claims don’t hold up.

Flaw 1: A master of time management?

There’s a post claiming that the person was a “office worker who operated manually”. However, backend data shows that he could still perform highly precise operations during rush hour on the subway—either he’s some kind of superhuman being, or he used a script.

Flaw 2: Unprecedented profits.

Another person claimed to earn 500 yuan per day, saying it was due to “good luck”. But platform data shows that the theoretical maximum profit for regular players in this mode is 80 yuan per day. Where does the extra money come from? The answer is obvious.

Flaw 3: Sudden bans are suspicious.

If players were really wrongly banned, complaints would be sporadic and random. But every time there’s a ban, there are many similar complaints posted on the forum within a short period of time—this clearly indicates organized efforts to counter the situation.

Third, what does this mean for us ordinary players?

In this round of reforms, the biggest beneficiaries are those ordinary players who play honestly and without cheating.

1. Resource distribution is now more fair.

In the past, when the platform offered rewards, it was like scattering rice in a flock of locusts—ordinary players couldn’t even get any benefits at all. What about now?

● The success rate of participating in limited-time activities has increased from 15% to over 70%.

● Task rewards have returned to normal levels, with an average daily income of 20 yuan to 50 yuan.

● There’s no need to compete in speed anymore; the gaming experience has improved significantly.

2. The platform is more willing to offer rewards now.

The platform isn’t stupid either. In the past, when they offered 10 million in rewards, 8 million went straight to the studio members. Naturally, they weren’t willing to invest more money. But now, since the money actually goes to real users, the platform is more willing to spend money to keep players engaged. Some platforms have even announced that their reward budgets have doubled. This is the beginning of a positive cycle.

3. There’s no need to struggle against “involution” anymore.

Ironically, in the past, many ordinary players had to stay up late to complete tasks, or even spend money on auxiliary tools in order not to be left behind. Now, with a cleaner environment, players can enjoy better experiences with less effort. This is what a game should be like.

4. This battle isn’t over yet.

Of course, as power increases, so does the challenges. Studios are already working out new strategies:

● More advanced scripts to simulate human behavior’s irregularities.

● Distributed operations, distributing tasks across real devices located in different locations.

● They’re even starting to study ways to deceive AI learning models.

所以这场攻防战还会继续。但这次平台的坚决态度让我们看到：当公平成为核心价值时，技术一定会站在正义这边。

写在最后

说到底，平台打击工作室，不是在打击“赚钱”，而是在保护“公平赚钱”的权利。

当每个玩家都在同一条起跑线上，当努力和智慧能获得应有的回报，这个生态才能真正健康。否则，最终只会变成“神仙打架，凡人退散”的死局。

现在，终于能理直气壮地说一句：欢迎回到真实世界。

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