# $APT Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — February 18, 2026

> **Asset:** $APT  
> **Date:** 2026-02-18 (February 18, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/apt/2026-02-18  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/apt.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @ASHAWONN
> **Author:** ash ([@ASHAWONN](https://x.com/ASHAWONN))  
> **Metrics:** 92 likes · 13 retweets · 22 comments · 17.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:18:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ASHAWONN/status/2024217038646870433](https://x.com/ASHAWONN/status/2024217038646870433)  


> 
> "Important updates from aptos foundation. As a project going into its fourth year since mainnet, Aptos is only accelerating its ambitions. The Aptos token is at the center of it all - community feedback is welcome , pls read"


### Post #2 by @kuzisatoshinin
> **Author:** Satoshinin Kuzeni ([@kuzisatoshinin](https://x.com/kuzisatoshinin))  
> **Metrics:** 101 likes · 13 retweets · 22 comments · 16.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:51:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kuzisatoshinin/status/2024164944703308029](https://x.com/kuzisatoshinin/status/2024164944703308029)  


> 
> "APTOS nereden alırsan al zarardasın..

Haftalık grafiğine baksanıza..Her gün ATL yapıyor.. Geçen sene bu zamanlar +5$ civarında geziyordu.. Şu an 0.89$  Hype yok, ağ bitik halde.. 

$APT #APT #APTOS"


### Post #3 by @HottieBabeGem
> **Author:** hottiebabegem ([@HottieBabeGem](https://x.com/HottieBabeGem))  
> **Metrics:** 146 likes · 12 retweets · 25 comments · 10.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:27:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HottieBabeGem/status/2024128705698607543](https://x.com/HottieBabeGem/status/2024128705698607543)  


> 
> "Concrete Update! 
@ConcreteXYZ
 

• Login your Account 
• Click Linked Accounts > Secondary Identities, Connect your Aptos Wallet
• Confirm"


### Post #4 by @Dogi1313
> **Author:** Dogi ([@Dogi1313](https://x.com/Dogi1313))  
> **Metrics:** 112 likes · 10 retweets · 43 comments · 7.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:53:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2024150254707171447](https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2024150254707171447)  


> 
> "$APT one of the coins that made me 20x poorer over the last year. 

But right now, we’re staring at a rare opportunity that only comes around once every 4 years.

Accumulation time is approaching.

I believe 1 APT will be worth over $60 during the upcoming bull run!
@Aptos
 has"


### Post #5 by @cryptodotnews
> **Author:** crypto.news ([@cryptodotnews](https://x.com/cryptodotnews))  
> **Metrics:** 100 likes · 16 retweets · 6 comments · 7.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T10:56:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptodotnews/status/2024075451421864390](https://x.com/cryptodotnews/status/2024075451421864390)  


> 
> "App revenue numbers in the past 24 hours:

$SOL - $3.41 million
$HYPE - $1.59 million
$ETH - $1.45 million 
$BASE - $616K
$POL - $534K
$BNB - $395K
$APT - $337K
$ARB - $200K
$SUI - $111K
$AVAX - $89K"


### Post #6 by @morphaeuswahale
> **Author:** Crypto Qatar ([@morphaeuswahale](https://x.com/morphaeuswahale))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 1 retweets · 11 comments · 5.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T11:58:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/morphaeuswahale/status/2024091141461704980](https://x.com/morphaeuswahale/status/2024091141461704980)  


> 
> "Here’s the translation with the original structure preserved:

$ZRO  
$APT  
$ARB  
Will these projects survive the bear market and why do some Arab analysts still encourage accumulating these coins until this very moment?"


### Post #7 by @Yusi0x
> **Author:** Yusi ([@Yusi0x](https://x.com/Yusi0x))  
> **Metrics:** 138 likes · 9 retweets · 43 comments · 4.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T10:36:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Yusi0x/status/2024070632032342259](https://x.com/Yusi0x/status/2024070632032342259)  


> 
> "I’m starting a new challenge. 

I’ll be buying 1 $APT every single day until $APT hits $5.

No timing the market. Just consistency.

Do you think this is a smart move or am I crazy?"


### Post #8 by @Crypto_Guerrila
> **Author:** CryptoGuerrilla ([@Crypto_Guerrila](https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila))  
> **Metrics:** 52 likes · 9 retweets · 6 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:23:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila/status/2024218233734385969](https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila/status/2024218233734385969)  


> 
> "Absolutely huge $APT tokenomics upgrades incoming 

1. Inflation reduction
2. Burn Increase + Tx Fee Increase
3. Max supply cap
4. Incentives to HODL longer
5. And more!!

Aptos is about to become one of the scarcest assets in crypto.

The tides will turn hard"


### Post #9 by @CoinDeskMarkets
> **Author:** CoinDesk Data & Indices ([@CoinDeskMarkets](https://x.com/CoinDeskMarkets))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 4 retweets · 8 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:25:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinDeskMarkets/status/2024128056999182571](https://x.com/CoinDeskMarkets/status/2024128056999182571)  


> 
> "The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 1962.18, down 0.9% (-18.81) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

One of the 20 assets is trading higher.

Leaders: $CRO (+0.1%) and $UNI (-0.3%). 

Laggards: $APT (-3.0%) and $SOL (-2.5%)."


### Post #10 by @Stoicsui
> **Author:** Stoic.sui ([@Stoicsui](https://x.com/Stoicsui))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:54:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Stoicsui/status/2024226022091345952](https://x.com/Stoicsui/status/2024226022091345952)  


> 
> "So Aptos foundation just announced major tokenomics changes, here's a TLDR:
-Staking APR reducing from 5.2% to 2.6%.
-Apt supply will be hard capped to 2.1B
-Foundation permalocked 210M Apt 
-Gas fees will be increased 10x
-Foundation may buy back Apt
-No direct grants only KPI"


### Post #11 by @Crypto_Guerrila
> **Author:** CryptoGuerrilla ([@Crypto_Guerrila](https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila))  
> **Metrics:** 43 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:07:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila/status/2024229185011802431](https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila/status/2024229185011802431)  


> 
> "I would be worried to be a $SUI holder right now.

The final piece of the $APT puzzle about to fall into place.

Strong tokenomics compound over time - this incentivises long term holders and investors.

These upgrades are going to be HUGE for Aptos.

Top 5 programmed."


### Post #12 by @Dogi1313
> **Author:** Dogi ([@Dogi1313](https://x.com/Dogi1313))  
> **Metrics:** 59 likes · 5 retweets · 12 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:31:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2024144640127967634](https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2024144640127967634)  


> 
> "The fastest chain looking good here

$APT"


### Post #13 by @Abod_crypto
> **Author:** Abod Crypto ([@Abod_crypto](https://x.com/Abod_crypto))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 4 retweets · 12 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:42:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Abod_crypto/status/2024253265014079982](https://x.com/Abod_crypto/status/2024253265014079982)  


> 
> "Congratulations   
You win with us, these coins are the worst coins in the market in terms of performance and the biggest drop, and the ones with the most people invested in them

And they are:

ARB  
SEI  
APT  
DOT  
PYTH  
TIA  
S

It's not your fault that you bought"


### Post #14 by @chriskim_dev
> **Author:** Chris Kim ([@chriskim_dev](https://x.com/chriskim_dev))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 15 retweets · 12 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T06:51:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chriskim_dev/status/2024013897242734996](https://x.com/chriskim_dev/status/2024013897242734996)  


> 
> "Algorand DevRel vibe codes Aptos dApp.
Aptos DevRel vibe codes Algorand dApp.

Both one shotted with 
@getvibekit
 and aptos-agent-skills.

Both shared feedback. 
Both inspired from each others work. 
Both tools will get better soon. 

Best EthDenver ever 

Shout out to"


### Post #15 by @cashintern
> **Author:** $CASH (@decibel badge) ([@cashintern](https://x.com/cashintern))  
> **Metrics:** 69 likes · 6 retweets · 10 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:41:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cashintern/status/2024237771586777416](https://x.com/cashintern/status/2024237771586777416)  


> 
> "Aptos is the only chain that can 10x their gas fees and still be cheaper Solana, Sui, MegaETH, and Monad"


### Post #16 by @kantianum
> **Author:** Kantian ([@kantianum](https://x.com/kantianum))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:02:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kantianum/status/2024243252509970787](https://x.com/kantianum/status/2024243252509970787)  


> 
> "Aptos Foundation is proposing several governance changes to “fix” the tokenomics.

One of them is a 10x increase in gas fees.

(Gas fees in APT are burned.)

At equal usage, $14,300,000 worth of $APT would have been burned over the last 12 months if gas fees had been 10x higher."


### Post #17 by @SolomonTesfaye_
> **Author:** Solomon Tesfaye ([@SolomonTesfaye_](https://x.com/SolomonTesfaye_))  
> **Metrics:** 52 likes · 11 retweets · 14 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:23:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolomonTesfaye_/status/2024218346837758107](https://x.com/SolomonTesfaye_/status/2024218346837758107)  


> 
> "@Aptos
 Tokenomics Update → emissions cut, burns rising, supply capped

The Aptos Foundation announced a comprehensive plan to better align token supply with real onchain network activity.

The Aptos token is front & center."


### Post #18 by @Dan1umma
> **Author:** 𝐃𝒂𝒏 𝑼𝒎𝒎𝒂 ([@Dan1umma](https://x.com/Dan1umma))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 9 retweets · 35 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:41:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dan1umma/status/2024056741411815909](https://x.com/Dan1umma/status/2024056741411815909)  


> 
> "Potential of 
@DecibelTrade
 Project & Early Participation on Aptos

If you’re following DeFi on Aptos, 
@DecibelTrade
 is the project everyone’s talking about. Think of it as the flagship on-chain perpetual DEX ( perpetual futures exchange ) for Aptos, built in close collaboration"


### Post #19 by @YaaYeuhh85021
> **Author:** Alwaysfaa ([@YaaYeuhh85021](https://x.com/YaaYeuhh85021))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 6 retweets · 18 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:25:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YaaYeuhh85021/status/2024158416437186888](https://x.com/YaaYeuhh85021/status/2024158416437186888)  


> 
> "Mainnet 
@DecibelTrade
 is getting closer, and the latest AMA with the Builder Code ecosystem team gave a very clear picture that Decibel is not just another ordinary perp DEX, but an execution engine specifically designed to drive holistic ecosystem growth on Aptos.

The mainnet"


### Post #20 by @AptosLabs
> **Author:** Aptos Labs ([@AptosLabs](https://x.com/AptosLabs))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T07:12:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AptosLabs/status/2024019248025354525](https://x.com/AptosLabs/status/2024019248025354525)  


> 
> "For builders, by builders.

Aptos Labs accelerates AI on Aptos"


### Post #21 by @hyperion_xyz
> **Author:** Hyperion ([@hyperion_xyz](https://x.com/hyperion_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 6 retweets · 4 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:35:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hyperion_xyz/status/2024055086570172658](https://x.com/hyperion_xyz/status/2024055086570172658)  


> 
> "RION boosted by 
@TappExchange
 

$veTAPP allocation has been received, and we're putting it to work

> Allocating to the community base on criteria 
> Community will be able to vote RION/APT pool to receive TAPP emissions
> More votes = more emissions = higher APR for liquidity"


### Post #22 by @Dogi1313
> **Author:** Dogi ([@Dogi1313](https://x.com/Dogi1313))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:42:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2024223063009612091](https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2024223063009612091)  


> 
> "BREAKING: Aptos Tokenomics Update: Moving to Performance-Driven Supply Mechanisms!!!

$APT Tokenomics looking good here"


### Post #23 by @DecibelTrade
> **Author:** Decibel ([@DecibelTrade](https://x.com/DecibelTrade))  
> **Metrics:** 117 likes · 64 retweets · 89 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:00:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DecibelTrade/status/2024182122735685692](https://x.com/DecibelTrade/status/2024182122735685692)  


> 
> "We’re live with 
@aptoscollective
!

Ready to hear all about the amazing teams building on top of Decibel’s open execution layer?

Join us ↓"


### Post #24 by @bruh_bears
> **Author:** Bruh Bears ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ ([@bruh_bears](https://x.com/bruh_bears))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:40:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bruh_bears/status/2024252697759617435](https://x.com/bruh_bears/status/2024252697759617435)  


> 
> "TL;DR: $APT down 5% since the announcement dropped"


### Post #25 by @SCryptowhale
> **Author:** CryptoWhale™ ([@SCryptowhale](https://x.com/SCryptowhale))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 1 retweets · 5 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:37:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SCryptowhale/status/2024115936924758046](https://x.com/SCryptowhale/status/2024115936924758046)  


> 
> "Slow rug / scam / proyectos muertos 

- Monad
- Starknet
- Zksync
- Scroll
- Taiko
- Mantle
- Algorand
- Luna
- Aleo
- Mina
- Linea
- Boba network
– Aptos
– Cosmos
– NEAR
– Rootstock
– Cardano
– Stellar
– Cronos
– Axelar
– Astar
– Bittensor
– Celo
– Zircuit
– EOS
– Sonic
–"


### Post #26 by @SenHIKiru
> **Author:** Sen.Hayatu Ibrahim ([@SenHIKiru](https://x.com/SenHIKiru))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 6 retweets · 28 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:45:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SenHIKiru/status/2024057685822329201](https://x.com/SenHIKiru/status/2024057685822329201)  


> 
> "Execution Without Compromise.

There has always been a structural gap in the market.
On one side, the performance of centralized exchanges.
On the other, the security and custody guarantees of decentralized systems.

was built to close that gap.

The Secret Weapon: Aptos AIP-93."


### Post #27 by @Dogi1313
> **Author:** Dogi ([@Dogi1313](https://x.com/Dogi1313))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 1 retweets · 8 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:02:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2024227940435972564](https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2024227940435972564)  


> 
> "The long-awaited announcement has happened. 

Congratulations to all $APT holders!

LFG"


### Post #28 by @pnxgrp
> **Author:** PHOENIX - Crypto News & Analytics ([@pnxgrp](https://x.com/pnxgrp))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 6 retweets · 9 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:59:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2024046125506781268](https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2024046125506781268)  


> 
> "TOP BLOCKCHAINS BY MONTHLY TRADING VOLUME ON DEXES

#Solana #Ethereum #BNBChain #Base #Arbitrum #Hyperliquid #Polygon #Sui #Avalanche #Celo #Near #Algorand #Monad #Tron #Aptos"


### Post #29 by @NickGCat
> **Author:** Nick ([@NickGCat](https://x.com/NickGCat))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 6 retweets · 13 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NickGCat/status/2024038677517922765](https://x.com/NickGCat/status/2024038677517922765)  


> 
> "The future is in motion.

Coming together on the rails of 
@Aptos
.
Co-developed by 
@AptosLabs
.
@shelbyserves
  @DecibelTrade"


### Post #30 by @yarhuter
> **Author:** YarHunter ([@yarhuter](https://x.com/yarhuter))  
> **Metrics:** 43 likes · 8 retweets · 8 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:44:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yarhuter/status/2024223592377176116](https://x.com/yarhuter/status/2024223592377176116)  


> 
> "Aptos APT just got its glow-up.
@Aptos
 drops MASSIVE tokenomics overhaul:  
- Staking rewards halved
- Hard cap at 2.1B
- 210M APT permanently locked/burned
- Gas fees 10x
- Decibel DEX set to burn millions of APT/year at scale

Bootstrap inflation → deflationary on usage."


### Post #31 by @Dogi1313
> **Author:** Dogi ([@Dogi1313](https://x.com/Dogi1313))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:15:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2024261456380711356](https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2024261456380711356)  


> 
> "2026 mission: Accumulate 150,000 $APT

Today’s Aptos tokenomics update is the rocket fuel we needed 

 Hard cap 2.1B
 210M APT locked 
 Staking rewards -50%
 Doubling gas fees for burns

From inflation hell->deflationary heaven.

Praying for #BTC sub-60k dip to load up"


### Post #32 by @enmycrypto1
> **Author:** Emm ([@enmycrypto1](https://x.com/enmycrypto1))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:27:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/enmycrypto1/status/2024219130019094670](https://x.com/enmycrypto1/status/2024219130019094670)  


> 
> "Buy $APT now !!!"


### Post #33 by @Crypto_Guerrila
> **Author:** CryptoGuerrilla ([@Crypto_Guerrila](https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:46:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila/status/2024223937769721941](https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila/status/2024223937769721941)  


> 
> "Decibel coming + Shelby coming as well.

Usage and 24h Chain Fees will increase in multiples soon.

The other huge thing many might skip over is that 210M $APT will be permanently locked by Foundation.

Thats almost equivalent to 20% total supply lock/becoming illiquid.

At these"


### Post #34 by @faeena85
> **Author:** Faiza _Xchain ([@faeena85](https://x.com/faeena85))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 10 retweets · 27 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T04:31:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/faeena85/status/2023978667014001036](https://x.com/faeena85/status/2023978667014001036)  


> 
> "Thread : DecibelTrade on 
@Aptos
 Is Entering Its Most Strategic Phase Yet.

Smart capital doesn’t chase noise.
It positions before ignition.
@DecibelTrade
 is heating up in its pre mainnet phase, and the Season 0 Pre Deposit Campaign, Feb 10–24, 2026, isn’t just an event.

It’s"


### Post #35 by @angelataptos
> **Author:** angel.apt ([@angelataptos](https://x.com/angelataptos))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 844 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:55:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angelataptos/status/2024226246037561524](https://x.com/angelataptos/status/2024226246037561524)  


> 
> "Major 
@Aptos
 News 

Aptos is capping $APT at 2.1B tokens, doubling gas fees for burns, locking 210M, and halving staking rewards to 2.6%. Deflationary vibes ahead.

Let’s Move"


### Post #36 by @AptosCollective
> **Author:** Aptos Collective ([@AptosCollective](https://x.com/AptosCollective))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 4 retweets · 5 comments · 825 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:22:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AptosCollective/status/2024172640156451224](https://x.com/AptosCollective/status/2024172640156451224)  


> 
> "Make sure to tune in to this space hosted by the Aptos Collective, with special guests 
@DecibelTrade
 and Builder Code partners of the 
@Aptos
 Ecosystem ! 

18:00 UTC, see you there !"


### Post #37 by @chenboyu0413
> **Author:** boyu.apt ([@chenboyu0413](https://x.com/chenboyu0413))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 811 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:54:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chenboyu0413/status/2024226010946744567](https://x.com/chenboyu0413/status/2024226010946744567)  


> 
> "Aptos Token Economics Welcomes Major Upgrade! Shifting from "Subsidy-Driven" to "Performance-Driven"

 Hard Cap Set: Proposal to establish a 2.1 billion $APT supply cap, completely eliminating infinite inflation concerns. 
 Supply Reduction: Foundation to permanently lock 210"


### Post #38 by @AptosTurkiye
> **Author:** Aptos Türkiye ([@AptosTurkiye](https://x.com/AptosTurkiye))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 781 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:34:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AptosTurkiye/status/2024220946718974201](https://x.com/AptosTurkiye/status/2024220946718974201)  


> 
> "Aptos Tokenomics Update: Transition to Performance-Based Supply Mechanisms

Check it out below"


### Post #39 by @alex_aptos
> **Author:** Alex | Aptos ([@alex_aptos](https://x.com/alex_aptos))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 613 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:16:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alex_aptos/status/2024216567228076146](https://x.com/alex_aptos/status/2024216567228076146)  


> 
> "HUGE"


### Post #40 by @desyobs
> **Author:** desy { ([@desyobs](https://x.com/desyobs))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 531 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T04:28:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/desyobs/status/2023977862043197693](https://x.com/desyobs/status/2023977862043197693)  


> 
> "The 
@JupiterExchange
  team on #Solana just launched the most sensible vote for this market — cutting emissions down to zero. When is #Aptos and 
@AveryChing
 gonna just copy that already? We need to slash emissions as hard as possible so fewer tokens hit the market. Save the $APT."


### Post #41 by @Aptos
> **Author:** Aptos ([@Aptos](https://x.com/Aptos))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 452 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:38:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Aptos/status/2024131513437004282](https://x.com/Aptos/status/2024131513437004282)  


> 
> "coded"


### Post #42 by @NoworriesDev
> **Author:** Arthur-Emmanuel.apt ([@NoworriesDev](https://x.com/NoworriesDev))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 443 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:37:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NoworriesDev/status/2024221801279066426](https://x.com/NoworriesDev/status/2024221801279066426)  


> 
> "$APT just grew up.

Less inflation. More burns. Hard cap locked in. Foundation staking 210M forever.

No more bootstrap vibes. Real performance driven economics.

If usage scales, supply shrinks. Simple.

Mature move from 
@Aptos
. Long term thinking in motion. 

Let’s go"


### Post #43 by @Bartunia69
> **Author:** Bartunia.apt ([@Bartunia69](https://x.com/Bartunia69))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 374 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:47:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Bartunia69/status/2024224265583702440](https://x.com/Bartunia69/status/2024224265583702440)  


> 
> "Take a look a that!!!
@Aptos
 updates their tokemonics which is HUGE!!!

BULLISH"


### Post #44 by @Dev_Sabeer
> **Author:** Dev Sabeer ([@Dev_Sabeer](https://x.com/Dev_Sabeer))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 344 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:46:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dev_Sabeer/status/2024269303499878756](https://x.com/Dev_Sabeer/status/2024269303499878756)  


> 
> "Glad to see this amazing approach by 
@Aptos
 Foundation. “Updating Aptos Tokenomics” is something the community has been looking forward to for years, and it’s great to finally see community voices being heard. Addressing these concerns openly shows maturity and long-term"


### Post #45 by @Defi_Padrino
> **Author:** Padrino.Apt ([@Defi_Padrino](https://x.com/Defi_Padrino))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 315 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:19:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Defi_Padrino/status/2024232379548611046](https://x.com/Defi_Padrino/status/2024232379548611046)  


> 
> "This is a powerful move by 
@Aptos
 Foundation and shows strong long-term thinking. 
Cutting emissions, adding burns, and locking supply creates real scarcity. 
 APT is not just growing in tech, but also becoming stronger economically. When burn can exceed emissions, it turns APT"


### Post #46 by @Crypto_Guerrila
> **Author:** CryptoGuerrilla ([@Crypto_Guerrila](https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 313 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:46:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila/status/2024254210284646521](https://x.com/Crypto_Guerrila/status/2024254210284646521)  


> 
> "$APT Trending"


### Post #47 by @alex_aptos
> **Author:** Alex | Aptos ([@alex_aptos](https://x.com/alex_aptos))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 304 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:12:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alex_aptos/status/2024049418631008371](https://x.com/alex_aptos/status/2024049418631008371)  


> 
> "#1"


### Post #48 by @0x_mkay
> **Author:** MKAY ([@0x_mkay](https://x.com/0x_mkay))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 291 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:38:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x_mkay/status/2024221994972303627](https://x.com/0x_mkay/status/2024221994972303627)  


> 
> "What a good news from Aptos foundation.

This is setting the start of the Global Trading Engine. 

Things are about to get interesting.... 
Are you ready for that?"


### Post #49 by @TheopilusE
> **Author:** Crypto_Lad.Apt ([@TheopilusE](https://x.com/TheopilusE))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 260 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:12:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheopilusE/status/2024260865046802727](https://x.com/TheopilusE/status/2024260865046802727)  


> 
> "This could be the beginning of a great comeback for $APT.

Aptos Token Economics has just been updated by the foundation.

Lots of intresting updates in there.

My favorite if the Supply Hard Cap: 2.1B Tokens."


### Post #50 by @CreamyGracei
> **Author:** Grace.apt ([@CreamyGracei](https://x.com/CreamyGracei))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 0 retweets · 24 comments · 257 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:25:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CreamyGracei/status/2024037490902946011](https://x.com/CreamyGracei/status/2024037490902946011)  


> 
> "Gm legends, thanks for the support  

Day 2 of asking PerceptronNTWK when TGE???

- 
@wallchain
 listing Quacks above $1 in Q2."


### Post #51 by @Learn_EnglishVG
> **Author:** Spencerjhn ([@Learn_EnglishVG](https://x.com/Learn_EnglishVG))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 1 retweets · 11 comments · 245 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:38:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Learn_EnglishVG/status/2024237150384828512](https://x.com/Learn_EnglishVG/status/2024237150384828512)  


> 
> "Excited about this shift from 
@Aptos
 → transitioning to performance-driven tokenomics that directly tie supply mechanics to actual network utilization. No more fixed inflation schedules decoupled from reality.
Key highlights: staking APY halved (5.19% → 2.6%),  #Crypto"


### Post #52 by @JungleSmith1
> **Author:** Smith.apt ([@JungleSmith1](https://x.com/JungleSmith1))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 234 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:02:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JungleSmith1/status/2024243038529188192](https://x.com/JungleSmith1/status/2024243038529188192)  


> 
> "The era of high vigs, fleecing retail with useless odds and allowing winners to win with skill is the next frontier in betting.

You have skill, you win.

Before even with skill, hard to win with traditional bookmakers.

This is the golden age of betting exchanges"


### Post #53 by @mougningue
> **Author:** MOUGNINGUE ([@mougningue](https://x.com/mougningue))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 229 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:06:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mougningue/status/2024229135367786546](https://x.com/mougningue/status/2024229135367786546)  


> 
> "One of the biggest Aptos updates to date. I never doubted the team abilities and intelligence."


### Post #54 by @Razyboi01
> **Author:** Web3murris ([@Razyboi01](https://x.com/Razyboi01))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 228 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:06:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Razyboi01/status/2024229011140833559](https://x.com/Razyboi01/status/2024229011140833559)  


> 
> "Aptos is transitioning from bootstrapping and building revolutionary products to sustained economic value onchain. Sometimes people ask, why are you so obsessed with extreme latency, scale, and enterprise-grade reliability?

Aptos is here"


### Post #55 by @AirBeeHoliday
> **Author:** AirBeeHoliday.apt ([@AirBeeHoliday](https://x.com/AirBeeHoliday))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 228 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:44:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AirBeeHoliday/status/2024238718622552461](https://x.com/AirBeeHoliday/status/2024238718622552461)  


> 
> "It's time boys.

It's time to bag $APT."


### Post #56 by @XereneForest
> **Author:** xereneforest ([@XereneForest](https://x.com/XereneForest))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 227 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T12:07:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XereneForest/status/2024093395959120334](https://x.com/XereneForest/status/2024093395959120334)  


> 
> "I’ve been quiet about my status being removed from the Aptos Collective, mainly because I genuinely don’t know the reason behind it. I’ve taken time to reflect and understand if this may have been due to my level of activity on Discord.

Since May 2024, however, our efforts to"


### Post #57 by @rocket100ltd
> **Author:** Rocket100 ([@rocket100ltd](https://x.com/rocket100ltd))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 197 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:38:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rocket100ltd/status/2024221940286697712](https://x.com/rocket100ltd/status/2024221940286697712)  


> 
> "Short summary:

Aptos is transitioning from inflation-driven bootstrap tokenomics to a performance-based model. Staking rewards are proposed to drop from 5.19% to 2.6%, gas fees will increase 10x (and are fully burned), and a hard supply cap of 2.1 billion APT will be introduced."


### Post #58 by @JungleSmith1
> **Author:** Smith.apt ([@JungleSmith1](https://x.com/JungleSmith1))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 185 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:49:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JungleSmith1/status/2024269990363361286](https://x.com/JungleSmith1/status/2024269990363361286)  


> 
> "This is a crowd I fuck with.

They wear there ecosystem with pride.

Always been about the people building on your block-space."


### Post #59 by @M_createz
> **Author:** M ([@M_createz](https://x.com/M_createz))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 8 retweets · 0 comments · 153 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T01:04:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/M_createz/status/2023926675046592847](https://x.com/M_createz/status/2023926675046592847)  


> 
> "Being part of the 
@AptosCollective
 has been more than just a role, it’s been a journey of growth, impact, and real Web3 contribution.

From engaging the community to amplifying ecosystem projects, I’ve had the opportunity to help shape conversations around Aptos and its long-term"


### Post #60 by @cashintern
> **Author:** $CASH (@decibel badge) ([@cashintern](https://x.com/cashintern))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 146 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T05:44:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cashintern/status/2023997141388325342](https://x.com/cashintern/status/2023997141388325342)  


> 
> "Ever wondered what the Aptos chart will look like in 2030?"


### Post #61 by @mougningue
> **Author:** MOUGNINGUE ([@mougningue](https://x.com/mougningue))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 139 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:29:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mougningue/status/2024265120772436315](https://x.com/mougningue/status/2024265120772436315)  


> 
> "Aptos has implemented one of the most impactful updates ever made to date. The update concerns the tokenomics of 
@Aptos
 (APT), shifting from an initial inflationary model to a system focused on performance and sustainability. Here are the key points:

Reduction of staking"


### Post #62 by @ashelagido
> **Author:** Ashti ([@ashelagido](https://x.com/ashelagido))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 128 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:59:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ashelagido/status/2024061265891434868](https://x.com/ashelagido/status/2024061265891434868)  


> 
> "After missing out days and even weeks, I finally got to 100 days on 
@APTreeio
 yesterday 
Super excited to be part of this vision, 

This has trained my consistency level, ngl
S/o
to 
@Tinyjamj
 for the constant reminder 
APTree is building something, 
Dont miss out."


### Post #63 by @web3sag
> **Author:** SaVaGe ([@web3sag](https://x.com/web3sag))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 119 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:06:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/web3sag/status/2024229169010528477](https://x.com/web3sag/status/2024229169010528477)  


> 
> ".
@Aptos
 is cooking and I'm 100% with 
@AveryChing
.

Are you positioned?"


### Post #64 by @yieldai_app
> **Author:** Yield AI ([@yieldai_app](https://x.com/yieldai_app))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 106 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T10:07:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yieldai_app/status/2024063231493394696](https://x.com/yieldai_app/status/2024063231493394696)  


> 
> "goAPT deposits from 
@the_goblin_fi
  are now supported in 
@EchelonMarket
  via Yield AI.

Earn 10%+ APR on APT
stack Goblin Points on top.

One interface. No gas. Just yield."


### Post #65 by @MartialDefi
> **Author:** Web3Martial ([@MartialDefi](https://x.com/MartialDefi))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 94 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:20:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MartialDefi/status/2024232540731527498](https://x.com/MartialDefi/status/2024232540731527498)  


> 
> "This is the kind of shift you want to see as a network matures.
Lower emissions, hard cap, permanent locks, trading-linked burn that’s a clear move from incentives to sustainability. If execution matches the vision and burn outpaces emissions, APT’s economic profile changes"


### Post #66 by @CryptoMiners_Co
> **Author:** Crypto Miners ([@CryptoMiners_Co](https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 69 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:27:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co/status/2024234228469404002](https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co/status/2024234228469404002)  


> 
> "Aptos Nears $2B in Stablecoins
@Aptos
’ total stablecoin supply has climbed to $1.9B, up from $1.6B just weeks ago, signaling accelerating onchain demand.

A major catalyst: PayPal’s $PYUSD expansion to Aptos via LayerZero and Stargate, making it the only Move based chain"


### Post #67 by @Aptos
> **Author:** Aptos ([@Aptos](https://x.com/Aptos))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 51 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:18:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Aptos/status/2024141533444776263](https://x.com/Aptos/status/2024141533444776263)  


> 
> "Thala Ws in the chat"


### Post #68 by @AptosLabs
> **Author:** Aptos Labs ([@AptosLabs](https://x.com/AptosLabs))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 47 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:26:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AptosLabs/status/2024052791011053664](https://x.com/AptosLabs/status/2024052791011053664)  


> 
> "Accelerate on Aptos"


### Post #69 by @313Ghuraba
> **Author:** theghuraba ([@313Ghuraba](https://x.com/313Ghuraba))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T06:43:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/313Ghuraba/status/2024011752875454623](https://x.com/313Ghuraba/status/2024011752875454623)  


> 
> "Nothing can beat Arbitrum, Aptos, Hype Airdrops"




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