Crises revealed the chat’s importance. During a system outage that left account balances temporarily frozen, the live chat surged from a few dozen messages per hour to an overwhelming flood. Panic, anger, and confusion filled the stream. Staff worked in rotation behind the scenes, issuing periodic technical updates and patch notes; community members shared workarounds and reassured newcomers. That incident crystallized trust for many: agents who communicated transparently regained goodwill, while silence bred speculation and accusations about withheld funds.