Traditional mainstream outlets have seen their credibility take such a beating that they're now forced to issue public service announcements just to try and stay relevant. It says a lot about how far they've fallen in the eyes of people who question the narratives they push. Whether it's financial reporting or broader news coverage, more folks in the crypto and Web3 space are turning to independent sources, on-chain data, and community-driven information instead. The gap between what legacy media reports and what's actually happening in decentralized finance or blockchain developments keeps widening—and frankly, that's why these PSAs feel so desperate.