Recently, a major discussion has erupted in the internet circle. Elon Musk announced that the X platform's algorithm will be fully open-sourced within 7 days, with updates every 4 weeks accompanied by detailed development documentation. As soon as this news broke, everyone was watching— but Ethereum founder V神's reaction is quite interesting. He didn't oppose it; instead, he acknowledged the direction while shaking his head: transparency is the right path, but updating every four weeks is a bit of a leap.

Why can frequent updates become problematic? V神 explained very straightforwardly in a recent article. Algorithm transparency itself is a good thing, but if updates are too frequent, it can turn into an endless "cat and mouse game"— users constantly research rule loopholes, platforms have to patch every month, and eventually, everyone gets exhausted. His suggestion is to extend the cycle to a year, which can meet transparency needs without causing system fatigue.

Both perspectives are valid, but their goals differ. Musk's open-source plan appears to be about technical transparency on the surface, but deep down, it's a response to years of criticism over the "black box" nature of algorithms. For a long time, social platforms have been criticized for unfair content distribution and heavy algorithmic control. Open-sourcing is like a trump card that can silence many critics.

V神's concern hits another pain point: transparency and power are not the same thing. If you make the algorithm fully public, malicious users can reverse-engineer the rules, and the platform might be constrained by technology, losing its initiative. This is not alarmist—many projects in history have been attacked precisely because of excessive transparency. The frequency of algorithm adjustments directly affects whether the platform can respond quickly to risks.

Interestingly, both tech giants actually agree on one point: transparency alone can't solve all problems. The difference is that Musk chooses an aggressive open approach, while V神 advocates for a steady, long-cycle plan. This is not just a matter of technical rhythm but also a fundamental issue of how power should be balanced in the internet ecosystem.

Looking at the bigger picture, this debate reflects a core contradiction in the Web3 era: the ideal of decentralization demands maximum transparency, but frequent changes in reality can undermine system stability. Mainstream blockchains like $ETH and $SOL are also exploring this balance—through multi-signature mechanisms, phased upgrades, community voting, etc.—trying to ensure transparency while maintaining order.

What do you think? Should we be as aggressive as Musk and fully open-source, or follow V神's more cautious long-cycle updates? Share your thoughts in the comments.