X Algorithm Mastery Everything you need to know about the X (Twitter) algorithm. Based on X's open-source code, viral post analysis, and real engagement data. TL;DR - The Golden Rules 1. First 2 hours are critical — replies/engagement in this window determine reach 2. No external links in main post — X penalizes links that take users off-platform 3. Media Text — videos get 10x engagement, images get 2-3x 4. Reply to EVERYTHING — replies are weighted higher than likes/retweets 5. Post when audience is awake — 8 AM - 2 PM weekdays optimal 6. Controversy drives engagement — but pick battles wise…