Cryptocurrency commutation Bitfinex has quietly turned its platform into a private members-only club -- new users at present crave "invitation codes" to open up an account. Nonetheless, in a Kafkian twist, the substitution has non mentioned the change or provided any information about where to obtain a code.

When a new user goes to sign up on the site, they are shown an "Invitation Lawmaking" field that, according to the description, was added "due to extraordinary demand."

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- The sign up window on Bitfinex as of December xix, 2022

Since the commutation all of a sudden started requiring invitation codes without whatever official annunciation, confused users are taking to Reddit in search of information on how to obtain a code.

One enterprising user even created a site that promises to mail Bitfinex invitation codes as before long as they appear, meanwhile providing a referral lawmaking to an alternative commutation.

So far, in that location is no public indication that whatsoever new user has successfully registered since the substitution started requiring registration codes.

Bug with Bitfinex

Huge cost surges in both Bitcoin and altcoin markets have seen a second influx of mainstream consumers into the cryptocurrency space after the phenomenon first occurred earlier this year.

Overwhelmed exchanges appear to exist however unable to cope with demand despite reports of infrastructure and human resources improvements. Bitfinex was advertizing for staff as of Dec. 15th, calling for help to "create the most innovative & industry-leading cryptocurrency exchange."

According to their Twitter, Bitfinex is besides currently also contending with an extensive DDoS assail on its servers.

Final week, the exchange warned users of a coordinated phone scam duping consumers into handing over business relationship information.