Round vs. Hexagonal! Twitter NFT avatar discussion, this feature seems to be unpopular with the public?

Twitter officially launched the NFT profile picture feature for Twitter Blue subscribers on iOS last week. However, this feature has received mixed reviews, with Elon Musk tweeting specifically that time should be spent on things that truly matter. Daniel Roberts, editor-in-chief of the foreign media Decrypt, also published his thoughts on this feature on the 22nd. Let's take a look at what he had to say.

Discussion on Twitter NFT Avatar Feature

What are the pros and cons of this hexagonal avatar feature, and is it really gaining popularity among the masses? Let Daniel Roberts analyze it for you from different perspectives.

1. This Feature Helps People Understand How NFTs Work

Many people find NFTs quite silly and often mock enthusiasts with comments like "I just right-clicked and saved it, now it's mine." Some patient individuals try to explain, "NFTs are proof of ownership on the blockchain, so even though anyone can screenshot and display it, it doesn't mean you own it."

With this feature on Twitter, only NFT holders can prove they actually own it through the hexagonal avatar.

2. The Divide between NFT Enthusiasts and NFT Haters is Growing

Since the development of NFT technology, there has been no shortage of people who harbor disdain for NFTs, and this ironic hexagonal avatar verification feature on Twitter has further fueled the hatred between the two camps. Twitch streamer Emma Langevin, with 725,000 followers, tweeted:

"Twitter just asked me if I wanted to turn my profile picture into an NFT, and I trembled, vomited, and cried in fear. I just want to go back to the time when nerds made NFTs mainstream."

To see more similar comments or mocking memes, you just need to search for hexagon on Twitter, such as:

Or free hexagonal avatar tutorials:

In addition, TweetDeck immediately added a "Filter out accounts with NFT avatars" feature when this function was launched.

3. The NFT Elite Are Not Satisfied with This Feature

Last Thursday, Daniel Roberts listened to a discussion on Twitter Spaces titled "Is Twitter just using us to sell Twitch Blue features without prioritizing our needs?" In the intense three-hour discussion, NFT fans complained that Twitter was merely using the NFT feature to sell Twitter Blue subscriptions.

While some capitalists may argue, "Twitter is a business, has shareholders, and needs to generate revenue," the viability of bundling features with products will need time to prove itself. If even NFT holders disdain using this feature, then this hexagon is destined to fail.

4. This Feature Makes Twitter Look More Like a Crypto-Supporting Company

Twitter will only qualify as a Web3 company when it can fully operate on the blockchain. However, NFT avatars and Bitcoin tipping features have raised a flag for Twitter. With Bitcoin maximalist Jack Dorsey stepping down, some observers wondered if Twitter would no longer embrace cryptocurrencies. On the contrary, it has delved deeper into the realm of cryptocurrencies, even surpassing Bitcoin.

However, most of Twitter's shareholders seem dissatisfied. When both Facebook and Square rebranded as Meta and Block, their stocks saw significant declines. The launch of the Twitter NFT feature did not help Twitter's stock this week and instead led to a 9% drop.

5. Twitter Has Given OpenSea a Greater Advantage

OpenSea is currently the largest NFT marketplace, breaking its monthly transaction volume record in half the time this month. It significantly leads challengers like SuperRare, Foundation, Nifty Gateway, Zora, Rarible, and LooksRare. If you were them, you wouldn't be thrilled to see the Twitter NFT feature.

It's like if Facebook developed a "Share Your Sneaker Collection" feature but only supported Nike sneakers. How will these markets stand out and compete now?

These are some perspectives from Daniel Roberts on Twitter's new feature. He mentioned that he will change his Twitter avatar to his real photo later on. The ongoing "circle vs. hexagon" debate is worth keeping an eye on.