# $APT Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — October 04, 2026 > **Asset:** $APT > **Date:** 2026-10-04 (October 04, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/apt/2026-10-04 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/apt.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Daily Aggregated Metrics - **Daily Views:** 124.1K - **Likes:** 1.5K - **Retweets:** 139 - **Comments:** 329 - **Posts Tracked:** 35 --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @BSCNews > **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews)) > **Metrics:** 181 likes · 18 retweets · 15 comments · 27.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T07:51:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2106653296333144289](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2106653296333144289) > > "The @Aptos blockchain is taking privacy seriously. Here's what you need to know about confidential APT." ### Post #2 by @WhaleFactor > **Author:** Whale Factor ([@WhaleFactor](https://x.com/WhaleFactor)) > **Metrics:** 138 likes · 10 retweets · 10 comments · 26.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T04:15:14+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WhaleFactor/status/2106598998681292961](https://x.com/WhaleFactor/status/2106598998681292961) > **Visual Note:** The image is an infographic titled "SEPT → OCT 2026 DAA NUMBERS 📊" showing Daily Active Address changes for eight cryptocurrencies, split into two columns: gainers on the left ($APT +323%, $SUI +58%, $SOL +52%, $LTC +18.5%) and losers on the right ($TRX -7.5%, $BNB -40%, $ETH -41.5%, $NEAR -48%). The graphic visually reinforces the post's "Whale Watch" thesis by contrasting surging newer L1s like Aptos (64K→271K+) against declining legacy chains like Ethereum (767K→449K), illustrating the user rotation away from established networks toward emerging alternatives. > > "WHALE WATCH :The L1 landscape is splitting in two. While legacy giants bleed active users a massive rotation is happening under the hood. Look at the Sept Oct 2026 DAA numbers:$APT: 64K ➔ 271K+ (+323%) $SUI : -85K ➔ 134.5K+ (+58%) $SOL : -2.7M ➔ -4.1M (+52%) $LTC : -237K ➔" ### Post #3 by @Aptos > **Author:** Aptos ([@Aptos](https://x.com/Aptos)) > **Metrics:** 480 likes · 69 retweets · 101 comments · 25.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T16:00:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Aptos/status/2106776362987991222](https://x.com/Aptos/status/2106776362987991222) > **Visual Note:** The image is a branded graphic featuring the Aptos logo in the top right corner and bold text reading "Shelby: Ahead of the Curve on AI's Data Problem" against a cream background with a black and light blue striped arch at the bottom, serving as a promotional visual for Aptos Labs' Shelby storage launch. > > "Compute is stateless. Data isn't. The data layer shouldn't decide where your compute runs. @shelbyserves , now in Private Beta, is S3-compatible object storage for AI, agents, and distributed compute. @AptosLabs ' @AveryChing with @devntellxyz" ### Post #4 by @pharos_network > **Author:** Pharos | Mainnet Arc ([@pharos_network](https://x.com/pharos_network)) > **Metrics:** 54 likes · 5 retweets · 10 comments · 9.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T03:00:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pharos_network/status/2106580090553536993](https://x.com/pharos_network/status/2106580090553536993) > **Video Content:** A tall, dark metallic rectangular monolith rises from a calm, misty body of water surrounded by fog, with subtle ripples at its base. > > "Q: What does T+0 mean for APT holders? How does APT support this? A: Means redeeming on the same day you request it, rather than waiting for a future redemption window. As not all of its portfolio is invested in private credit, APT also holds liquid assets, such as cash and" ### Post #5 by @AptosLabs > **Author:** Aptos Labs ([@AptosLabs](https://x.com/AptosLabs)) > **Metrics:** 168 likes · 12 retweets · 49 comments · 7.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T19:00:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AptosLabs/status/2106821659944738926](https://x.com/AptosLabs/status/2106821659944738926) > **Visual Note:** A minimalist cream-colored graphic with the Aptos logo and headline text reading "Shelby: Ahead of the Curve on AI's Data Problem," featuring a black-and-blue striped pattern at the bottom. > > "Compute can run anywhere, but data has to be moved there, and moving bytes has a cost. Running where the data already sits is the cost nobody invoices. @shelbyserves is built so compute can change without rebuilding the data layer. @AveryChing on @devntellxyz . Watch the full" ### Post #6 by @raintures > **Author:** Rain ([@raintures](https://x.com/raintures)) > **Metrics:** 142 likes · 6 retweets · 37 comments · 4.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T09:38:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/raintures/status/2106680228793680288](https://x.com/raintures/status/2106680228793680288) > > "Aptos" ### Post #7 by @thisisksa > **Author:** Karan Singh Arora ([@thisisksa](https://x.com/thisisksa)) > **Metrics:** 57 likes · 5 retweets · 5 comments · 3.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T04:00:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thisisksa/status/2106595165745914036](https://x.com/thisisksa/status/2106595165745914036) > **Visual Note:** The image shows a social media exchange where user @WEB3Zer0 claims Aptos ($APT) will shut down within 6 months, @obsrvgmi counters that this is unlikely given Aptos raised nearly $400M and is only 4 years old, and Aptos CEO @AveryChing dismisses the claims as "Stupid rumors"—directly illustrating the CEO's denial referenced in the post. > > "Aptos CEO Avery Ching has denied rumours that Aptos will shut down within the next 6 months. He called the claims “stupid rumours.” Aptos is continuing to operate as normal. $APT" ### Post #8 by @ChainCatcher_ > **Author:** ChainCatcher ([@ChainCatcher_](https://x.com/ChainCatcher_)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 3.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T02:05:43+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChainCatcher_/status/2106566402966778354](https://x.com/ChainCatcher_/status/2106566402966778354) > > "Aptos CEO Denies Shutdown Rumors for the Next 6 Months, Calling Them "Stupid Rumors" In response to rumors circulating in the community that "Aptos will shut down the blockchain within the next 6 months," Aptos Labs co-founder and CEO Avery Ching publicly stated that this is" ### Post #9 by @MartinHo99999 > **Author:** Martin Ho ([@MartinHo99999](https://x.com/MartinHo99999)) > **Metrics:** 59 likes · 2 retweets · 32 comments · 3.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T23:00:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MartinHo99999/status/2106882055929995382](https://x.com/MartinHo99999/status/2106882055929995382) > **Visual Note:** A candlestick price chart showing a green price of 0.7953 at 14:13:29, with the price recovering from a downtrend before spiking upward on the right side. > > "CEO APTOS DISMISSES RUMORS OF SHUTTING DOWN OPERATIONS IN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS, CALLS IT STUPID RUMOR Aptos Labs CEO Avery Ching calls the rumor that Aptos will shut down the blockchain in the next 6 months a stupid rumor. The initial information provided no official evidence from" ### Post #10 by @WEB3Zer0 > **Author:** zero ([@WEB3Zer0](https://x.com/WEB3Zer0)) > **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 2.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T00:28:54+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WEB3Zer0/status/2106542039634682193](https://x.com/WEB3Zer0/status/2106542039634682193) > > "reminder that @guiinumoves extracted for their team and dump on y'all while shilling Aptos they paid themselves with your liquidity while internally they knew Aptos wasn’t a long term play. then they try to act like the good people and blame the chain" ### Post #11 by @feifan7686 > **Author:** 飞凡 ([@feifan7686](https://x.com/feifan7686)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 2.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T12:42:07+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/feifan7686/status/2106726561382830215](https://x.com/feifan7686/status/2106726561382830215) > > "In the previous cycle, $APT plummeted by 97%." ### Post #12 by @yarhuter > **Author:** YarHunter ([@yarhuter](https://x.com/yarhuter)) > **Metrics:** 46 likes · 3 retweets · 11 comments · 2.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T11:37:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yarhuter/status/2106710228351832338](https://x.com/yarhuter/status/2106710228351832338) > **Visual Note:** A screenshot displays an Aptos Coin balance of 10,801.9614 APT in a wallet, directly showing the post author's long-held retail stash of $APT tokens after roughly four years. > > "Anyone still in $APT ? Or I am the last retail wallet with ~4 years age lol" ### Post #13 by @y_cryptoanalyst > **Author:** yyy ([@y_cryptoanalyst](https://x.com/y_cryptoanalyst)) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 1.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T07:21:29+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/y_cryptoanalyst/status/2106645869294686229](https://x.com/y_cryptoanalyst/status/2106645869294686229) > **Visual Note:** The image shows a Twitter/X exchange where Observe (@obsrvrgmi) pushes back on rumors that Aptos ($APT) is shutting down within 6 months, noting the chain has raised nearly $400M and is only 4 years old, to which Aptos co-founder & CEO Avery Ching (@avery.apt) replies dismissively with "Stupid captions." > > "Although @Aptos has indeed been a total letdown in this market cycle, the rumors floating around that Aptos is gonna shut down the chain within 6 months are just way too sensationalist and over-the-top. Aptos is seeing a massive exodus of funds on-chain, with on-chain TVL" ### Post #14 by @CryptoPatel > **Author:** Crypto Patel ([@CryptoPatel](https://x.com/CryptoPatel)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 917 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T11:30:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoPatel/status/2106708411660251464](https://x.com/CryptoPatel/status/2106708411660251464) > **Visual Note:** A TradingView chart for AFT/TetherUS on Binance showing price predictions with multiple targets, an ATH line, breakdown points, and a 'High Risk Accumulation Zone' label. > > "$APT IS DOWN 97.5%… BUT WHAT IF THIS IS THE ULTIMATE 50X OPPORTUNITY? Aptos Is Approaching A Potential Generational Accumulation Zone! Multi-Year Downtrend High-Risk Accumulation Zone: $0.65–$0.50 Filled Bullish Confirmation Above $1.24 Price now 75% Up from" ### Post #15 by @Gemswizzard > **Author:** Dev | Aptos ([@Gemswizzard](https://x.com/Gemswizzard)) > **Metrics:** 22 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 777 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T02:39:26+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Gemswizzard/status/2106574887121018954](https://x.com/Gemswizzard/status/2106574887121018954) > > "sad truth one god candle and everyone turns super bullish. That's just how it works, and there's nothing wrong with that" ### Post #16 by @Joshuwa > **Author:** Joshuwa Roomsburg ([@Joshuwa](https://x.com/Joshuwa)) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 661 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T16:34:46+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Joshuwa/status/2106785106182509011](https://x.com/Joshuwa/status/2106785106182509011) > **Visual Note:** A graphic with a beige background features the 'Aptos' logo and large black text reading 'Shelby: Ahead of the Curve on AI's Data Problem' over a blue and black striped bottom section. > > "$APT adds S3-compatible AI storage. Shelby is now in private beta. Its S3-compatible storage targets AI, agents, and distributed compute. The real test is who adopts it." ### Post #17 by @xyzvikram102030 > **Author:** vikram ([@xyzvikram102030](https://x.com/xyzvikram102030)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 329 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T08:33:36+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xyzvikram102030/status/2106664018429768092](https://x.com/xyzvikram102030/status/2106664018429768092) > **Visual Note:** A screenshot of the Aptos blockchain analytics dashboard showing Total Value Locked in DeFi at $55.46m, with metrics including Stablecoins Mcap of $1.057b, APT Price at $0.80, and APT Market Cap at $695.47m. > > "$apt aptos ecosystem update (looking good here and i think shutting down info false) total value locked in defi: $55.46m key metrics - stablecoins mcap: $1.057b - rwa active aum: $760.29m - chain fees (24h): $3,797 - chain revenue (24h): $3,797 - chain rev (24h): $3,797 -" ### Post #18 by @Prayrunaaa > **Author:** PrayRunAaa ([@Prayrunaaa](https://x.com/Prayrunaaa)) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 296 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T08:08:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Prayrunaaa/status/2106657737769959696](https://x.com/Prayrunaaa/status/2106657737769959696) > **Visual Note:** A colorful digital collage artwork featuring various cartoon characters, mascots, and a 3D-styled woman at the center, set against a backdrop that includes a red Japanese torii gate and a black-on-white rising arrow. > > "The fud is bringing @Aptos to my timeline again. I’m taken back to 2023. I miss my aptos era and Mr Avery. I hope to see Aptos make it one day. Looks like the fud has equal and opposite reaction either way Aptos mentioned" ### Post #19 by @Decibel_VN > **Author:** Decibel Việt Nam ([@Decibel_VN](https://x.com/Decibel_VN)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 284 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T04:10:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Decibel_VN/status/2106597817360040154](https://x.com/Decibel_VN/status/2106597817360040154) > **Video Content:** Two colorful fluffy mascot characters standing against an orange background beneath a hanging microphone—one teal wearing a striped shirt and gold chains, the other yellow wearing headphones, sunglasses, and an orange sweater. > > "Aptos x Decibel" ### Post #20 by @perpz_apt > **Author:** Perpetual ([@perpz_apt](https://x.com/perpz_apt)) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 274 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T18:42:07+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/perpz_apt/status/2106817158072197140](https://x.com/perpz_apt/status/2106817158072197140) > **Visual Note:** A thumbnail for a game titled 'HOPIUM HIGHWAY' with the tagline 'go free, walk the timeline, try to make it to the lambo.' and a Play button. > > "Thanks to the 76 people that signed up and tested this Fixing all bugs and making more updates" ### Post #21 by @swimsmoke > **Author:** swim ([@swimsmoke](https://x.com/swimsmoke)) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 214 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T15:07:03+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/swimsmoke/status/2106763034773311870](https://x.com/swimsmoke/status/2106763034773311870) > > "no bro, not possible i’m still waiting for aptos szn 2 airdrop and i know it’s coming soon." ### Post #22 by @Lewwiinnn > **Author:** lewwiin ([@Lewwiinnn](https://x.com/Lewwiinnn)) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 206 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T02:03:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lewwiinnn/status/2106565853236134387](https://x.com/Lewwiinnn/status/2106565853236134387) > **Visual Note:** A Pharos promotional graphic announcing "AXIL POT (APT) IS LIVE - Put Your USDC to Work" with ~8% Target APY, T+0 Redemption, and "Available through R25" displayed against a dark background with a glowing doorway. > > "APT on Pharos – When a Vault Can Do More Typically, participating in a DeFi vault is straightforward: Deposit assets -> Earn yield -> Withdraw assets. However, APT (Axil Pot Vault) on Pharos aims to go beyond that model. The defining feature of APT is the concept of the" ### Post #23 by @Prayrunaaa > **Author:** PrayRunAaa ([@Prayrunaaa](https://x.com/Prayrunaaa)) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 202 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T17:40:53+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Prayrunaaa/status/2106801745871696101](https://x.com/Prayrunaaa/status/2106801745871696101) > **Visual Note:** A black and white surreal artwork featuring many eyes of various sizes floating against a solid black background. > > "All eyes on @Aptos" ### Post #24 by @SUITapeLOOK > **Author:** SUITape ([@SUITapeLOOK](https://x.com/SUITapeLOOK)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 143 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T02:20:07+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SUITapeLOOK/status/2106570028074058184](https://x.com/SUITapeLOOK/status/2106570028074058184) > > "Aptos将在6个月内关链？这不是利空，先看证据。 10月4日，针对“Aptos未来6个月关闭区块链”的传闻，Aptos Labs联合创始人兼CEO Avery Ching直接回应：这是“愚蠢的谣言”。 最初发布消息的账号没有提供官方公告、治理提案或任何文件，之后也承认只是“听说”。" ### Post #25 by @gandreou007 > **Author:** Giannis Andreou ([@gandreou007](https://x.com/gandreou007)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 122 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T02:16:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gandreou007/status/2106569001878823020](https://x.com/gandreou007/status/2106569001878823020) > **Visual Note:** A dark blue digital logo displaying 'APTOS' in white text over a glowing network wave pattern. > > "$APT CEO FIRES BACK AT SHUTDOWN RUMORS Aptos Labs CEO Avery Ching dismissed claims that the blockchain will shut down within six months, calling them “stupid rumors.” The account spreading the claim provided no supporting evidence when challenged. A viral post sparked the" ### Post #26 by @negi8496 > **Author:** Negi.eth ([@negi8496](https://x.com/negi8496)) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 95 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T07:20:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/negi8496/status/2106645636049187219](https://x.com/negi8496/status/2106645636049187219) > **Visual Note:** A cryptocurrency chart showing the APTUSDT trading pair at 0.7964, with technical analysis rectangles marked on the candles and a volume indicator below. > > "#APT 1D Sau khi sw 106 ngày ở vùng đáy, hộp dưới . hiện tại $APT Đang sw quanh $0,79 ở trong khu vực hộp trên tiến sát đến MA200 Kịch bản chính $APT . Tích luỹ được mức giá trong hộp và chạm vào MA200 khung D . Tartget kì vọng $1,2 Nếu gãy hộp" ### Post #27 by @perpz_apt > **Author:** Perpetual ([@perpz_apt](https://x.com/perpz_apt)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 94 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T19:24:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/perpz_apt/status/2106827794294436144](https://x.com/perpz_apt/status/2106827794294436144) > > "Add those features real soon" ### Post #28 by @Dogi1313 > **Author:** Dogi ([@Dogi1313](https://x.com/Dogi1313)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 49 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T16:30:14+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2106783967471165639](https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2106783967471165639) > > "Still here, hodl and stack more apt & gui Ready for the upcoming bull run Let’s gui together Believe!" ### Post #29 by @ClusterBTC > **Author:** Cluster_BTC | Crypto Resarch ([@ClusterBTC](https://x.com/ClusterBTC)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 23 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T08:19:37+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ClusterBTC/status/2106660498641240357](https://x.com/ClusterBTC/status/2106660498641240357) > > "APT: 12/10 CÓ THỂ LÀ MỘT CỘT MỐC QUAN TRỌNG HƠN NHIỀU NGƯỜI NGHĨ! Bác nào đang nắm giữ $APT , hãy chú ý mốc ngày 12/10/2026. Không chỉ vì một đợt #unlock, mà vì cấu trúc nguồn cung của $Aptos có thể bước sang giai đoạn mới tích cực hơn rất nhiều. 1." ### Post #30 by @cheuk_baby > **Author:** Jason傑森 ([@cheuk_baby](https://x.com/cheuk_baby)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 11 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T07:57:59+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cheuk_baby/status/2106655055936102885](https://x.com/cheuk_baby/status/2106655055936102885) > > "这不至于说要停链吧" ### Post #31 by @Dogi1313 > **Author:** Dogi ([@Dogi1313](https://x.com/Dogi1313)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T14:28:15+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2106753267204313465](https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2106753267204313465) > > "Bullish on apt & gui" ### Post #32 by @Dogi1313 > **Author:** Dogi ([@Dogi1313](https://x.com/Dogi1313)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 5 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T22:22:16+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2106872558700404771](https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2106872558700404771) > > "Stacking more apt & gui right now" ### Post #33 by @fyrechartz > **Author:** Fyre ([@fyrechartz](https://x.com/fyrechartz)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T10:10:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fyrechartz/status/2106688365277921732](https://x.com/fyrechartz/status/2106688365277921732) > > "APT’s growth is definitely the standout here. +323% is a serious move." ### Post #34 by @jaouad2d > **Author:** Jaouad  ([@jaouad2d](https://x.com/jaouad2d)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T12:44:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jaouad2d/status/2106727119833161912](https://x.com/jaouad2d/status/2106727119833161912) > > "aptos still feels like it's trying to find its footing" ### Post #35 by @NKLinhzk > **Author:** Lynn ([@NKLinhzk](https://x.com/NKLinhzk)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments > **Posted:** 2026-10-04T13:45:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2106742596748148832](https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2106742596748148832) > > "whats cooking with Aptos" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*