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Another concerning change is centered around the app's internal economy. The value of rewards, particularly cash equivalents, has become increasingly inflated. For example, the threshold for obtaining a $10 gift card has escalated from approximately 10,000 points to nearly 12,500 points and rising. This inflationary trend raises concerns about the app’s efficiency and long-term value for users, as it increasingly requires more effort to gain the same rewards.