Reddit's AI subs are turning into what Crypto forums became in 2018, warns longtime Bitcoiner
peva3 · reddit · 2026-09-28
An IT professional who has used Bitcoin since 2011 and worked with LLMs since 2021 argues that AI subreddits are replaying the crypto community's decline.
- AI subs were once dominated by technically minded people genuinely interested in tinkering and learning
- Around 2018, Bitcoin forums were flooded by get-rich-quick newcomers and worthwhile discussions disappeared
- In the past month he's seen an influx of noobs vibe coding fragile SaaS ideas or talking confidently without understanding
- He suspects upcoming AI IPOs are drawing profit-seekers, or the new accounts may be bots
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