BlackCat’s announcement comes amid widespread protests against API price hikes on the Reddit platform. The increased costs have compelled popular third-party apps, such as Narwhal and Apollo, to cease operations. Christian Selig, the creator of Apollo, stated that he would need to allocate $20 million annually to sustain his business. Developers are concerned that the absence of third-party apps could lead to increased censorship and hinder opportunities for growing ad revenue.
