X-Users: Mapping Crypto’s Opinion Leaders
In the crypto ecosystem, influence is highly concentrated among key opinion leaders whose voices shape narratives, introduce new projects, and influence market sentiment. The X-Users API provides programmatic access to data about these influential voices on X (formerly Twitter), allowing you to track who is driving the conversation and how their engagement changes over time.Key Metrics
Mindshare: Posts, replies, and retweets from high-mindshare users are routinely captured. Based on a supervised learning model, the crypto relevance of each post is determined. Using only the set of crypto-relevant posts, a graph of user interactions is created that takes into account the aggregate engagement metrics of each user. Only individuals have a user mindshare score, official project accounts and corporate accounts are excluded. Engagement Score: Score representing the volume of interactions on a users’ crypto-relevant posts.Available Endpoints
The X-Users API provides several endpoints to track influential voices:- List X-Users - Retrieve a list of influential crypto voices with their mindshare and engagement metrics
- X-User Details - Get detailed information about a specific user, including their account type and metrics
- Engagement Time Series - Track how a user’s engagement has changed over time
- Mindshare Time Series - Analyze a user’s influence with custom time granularity (from minutes to years)
What You Can Build
Influencer Analysis
The X-Users API tracks the crypto community’s most influential voices. With this data, you can:- Identify rising influencers in the crypto space before they reach mainstream recognition
- Track changes in an influencer’s engagement over time to spot shifting trends
- Monitor which influencers are gaining or losing relevance in the ecosystem
Network Mapping
By analyzing patterns across multiple influencers, you can:- Map interconnected communities and opinion clusters within crypto
- Discover emerging thought leaders in specialized domains (DeFi, NFTs, Layer 2s)
Integration Examples
The X-Users API can be integrated into various applications:- Influencer discovery platforms that help projects identify relevant voices for partnerships
- Market intelligence tools that weigh social signals based on the influence of the source
- Community analytics dashboards that track attention from key opinion leaders
- Research platforms that correlate influencer engagement with market movements