# $AST Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — September 13, 2026

> **Asset:** $AST  
> **Date:** 2026-09-13 (September 13, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ast/2026-09-13  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ast.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @ast_dotfun
> **Author:** ast.fun ([@ast_dotfun](https://x.com/ast_dotfun))  
> **Metrics:** 117 likes · 61 retweets · 44 comments · 3.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T10:38:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ast_dotfun/status/2099085396084756946](https://x.com/ast_dotfun/status/2099085396084756946)  


> **Visual Note:** A glowing golden mascot stands triumphantly on a planet surrounded by floating coins, advertising a "1M $AST BUYBACK" at ast.fun, visually celebrating the project's recent milestone of buying back and burning 1,000,000 $AST tokens as referenced in the accompanying announcement.  

> 
> "Buyback & burn completed.

We just bought back and burned 1,000,000 $AST.
bscscan.com/tx/0x5e38ad339
…

That brings total burned supply to 1.638%."


### Post #2 by @ast_dotfun
> **Author:** ast.fun ([@ast_dotfun](https://x.com/ast_dotfun))  
> **Metrics:** 102 likes · 35 retweets · 35 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T08:43:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ast_dotfun/status/2099056437544579151](https://x.com/ast_dotfun/status/2099056437544579151)  


> **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample]  

> 
> "What if your memecoin had a real leveraged position underneath it?

That’s ast. Real perp exposure powered by 
@Aster_DEX
.

See exactly what’s backing each coin and follow the positions live:
ast.fun/vault$AST
0x265b3982ea730748100947f52561a4eab54affff"


### Post #3 by @0xmim9
> **Author:** 𝐌𝐈𝐌 ♡ ([@0xmim9](https://x.com/0xmim9))  
> **Metrics:** 125 likes · 5 retweets · 118 comments · 811 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T15:43:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xmim9/status/2099162155623067752](https://x.com/0xmim9/status/2099162155623067752)  


> **Visual Note:** An anime-style illustration of a girl with dark hair in a bun, wearing a white hoodie, sitting at a desk with a laptop that has a sticky note reading "You can do it! ❤".  

> 
> "GN 

$STONK is a good reminder that strong narratives don’t always get priced in overnight.

That’s why I’m staying patient with $AST. 
@ast_dotfun
 keeps shipping improving the product and executing buybacks + burns while building a differentiated launchpad around real leveraged"


### Post #4 by @0xmim9
> **Author:** 𝐌𝐈𝐌 ♡ ([@0xmim9](https://x.com/0xmim9))  
> **Metrics:** 55 likes · 2 retweets · 51 comments · 583 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T08:30:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xmim9/status/2099053035884327030](https://x.com/0xmim9/status/2099053035884327030)  


> **Visual Note:** An anime-style illustration of a black-haired schoolgirl in a sailor uniform with a red bow, standing on a wooden pier at sunset with a lake and mountains in the background.  

> 
> "Good Afternoon family  

My thesis: $AST could be next for a $BREW-style run. 
@ast_dotfun
 keeps buying back + burning $AST while shipping new features almost every day.

 Lower valuation + a differentiated perp backed product powered by 
@Aster_DEX
 / $ASTER makes the setup"


### Post #5 by @CryptoOpener
> **Author:** Crypto ([@CryptoOpener](https://x.com/CryptoOpener))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 4 retweets · 35 comments · 477 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T15:23:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoOpener/status/2099157089528479755](https://x.com/CryptoOpener/status/2099157089528479755)  


> **Visual Note:** [caption-failed: image unfetchable or no caption]  

> 
> "I’m not watching $AST because of the size of any single buyback.

I’m watching the mechanism.
@ast_dotfun
 generates revenue from activity on the platform, and that revenue can flow back into the market through $AST buybacks and permanent burns.

The flywheel is pretty simple:"


### Post #6 by @AzadWeb3
> **Author:** Azad ([@AzadWeb3](https://x.com/AzadWeb3))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 425 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T17:06:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AzadWeb3/status/2099182840252666344](https://x.com/AzadWeb3/status/2099182840252666344)  


> **Visual Note:** The image is a promotional graphic for the "$AST" token featuring a golden mascot character holding a glowing star coin on a planetary surface, with bold text announcing "1M $AST BUYBACK" and the website "AST.FUN." It visually reinforces the post's message by highlighting AST's ongoing buyback and burn execution, which the author cites as evidence of the project's continued shipping and long-term value-building similar to $STONK's earlier patient rally.  

> 
> ". $STONK took time before its major run. That is a good reminder not to dismiss a thesis just because the market has not priced it yet.

I see the same patience opportunity with $AST. 
@ast_dotfun
 keeps shipping, improving the product, executing buybacks and burns, while building"


### Post #7 by @reduansheikh11
> **Author:** R E D U A N ([@reduansheikh11](https://x.com/reduansheikh11))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 310 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T15:14:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reduansheikh11/status/2099154698939056285](https://x.com/reduansheikh11/status/2099154698939056285)  


> **Visual Note:** A promotional graphic for '1M $AST BUYBACK' at AST.FUN featuring a golden astronaut character holding a coin with star symbols against a space-themed background.  

> 
> "Sometimes the market just needs time to catch up.

$STONK took time before its major run, and I think $AST is another project worth being patient with.
@ast_dotfun
 keeps shipping updates, improving the product, and executing buybacks and burns while building real perp exposure"


### Post #8 by @exabell_
> **Author:** Bella ([@exabell_](https://x.com/exabell_))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 297 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T09:23:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/exabell_/status/2099066504004173974](https://x.com/exabell_/status/2099066504004173974)  


> 
> "IMO 
@ast_dotfun
 is already just as professional as 
$BREW
 across product, execution & communication — and potentially ahead in some areas.
The perp-backed product powered by 
@Aster_DEX
 / $ASTER is a real differentiator, giving $AST more than just a narrative.
After the attention"


### Post #9 by @CryptoOpener
> **Author:** Crypto ([@CryptoOpener](https://x.com/CryptoOpener))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 18 comments · 223 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T10:38:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoOpener/status/2099085329915412793](https://x.com/CryptoOpener/status/2099085329915412793)  


> **Visual Note:** A promotional banner featuring a gold and black space-themed design with a cute astronaut character, advertising 'BUYBACK & BURN + PRE-IPO LISTINGS' including OpenAI and Anthropic Pre-IPO.  

> 
> "I’m not watching $AST because of the size of any single buyback.

I’m watching the mechanism.
@ast_dotfun
 generates revenue from activity on the platform, and that revenue can flow back into the market through $AST buybacks and permanent burns.

The flywheel is pretty simple:"


### Post #10 by @exabell_
> **Author:** Bella ([@exabell_](https://x.com/exabell_))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 207 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T09:27:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/exabell_/status/2099067438851924387](https://x.com/exabell_/status/2099067438851924387)  


> **Visual Note:** A promotional graphic featuring a glowing golden astronaut character floating in space, with text reading "BUYBACK & BURN" and "+ PRE-IPO LISTINGS" mentioning "OpenAI • Anthropic Pre-IPO" alongside a burning coin graphic.  

> 
> "$AST could be next to have a $BREW-style run — the team is buying back & burning $AST while shipping updates/features almost every day.
Still at a lower valuation, IMO that creates more upside if attention rotates, especially with the differentiated perp-backed product powered by"


### Post #11 by @LeahhitsW
> **Author:** Leah ([@LeahhitsW](https://x.com/LeahhitsW))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T15:50:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LeahhitsW/status/2099163833009082717](https://x.com/LeahhitsW/status/2099163833009082717)  


> **Visual Note:** A promotional graphic displays '1M $AST BUYBACK' in gold text next to a space-themed character with starry eyes against a starry black background, branded with 'AST.FUN'.  

> 
> "I’m not in a rush with $AST$STONK took time before the market really caught on

and I think 
@ast_dotfun
 could be another one where the product gets built before the attention arrives

the team keeps shipping, buying back + burning $AST

while the 
@Aster_DEX
 / perp-backed"


### Post #12 by @neonskeletonn
> **Author:** Neon Skeleton ([@neonskeletonn](https://x.com/neonskeletonn))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 113 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T03:21:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/neonskeletonn/status/2098975447333978134](https://x.com/neonskeletonn/status/2098975447333978134)  


> **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample]  

> 
> "$AST already feels as professional as 
$BREW
 in product, execution and comms, arguably ahead in some spots, with a differentiated perp backed setup powered by 
@Aster_DEX
 / 
$ASTER
.

betting on capital rotating into $AST next after all the attention on 
$BREW
. wouldn't be"


### Post #13 by @Ceeboy9162
> **Author:** Gabriel Gregory ([@Ceeboy9162](https://x.com/Ceeboy9162))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 49 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T11:23:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Ceeboy9162/status/2099096633891864745](https://x.com/Ceeboy9162/status/2099096633891864745)  


> **Visual Note:** A promotional graphic reading 'BUYBACK & BURN + PRE-IPO LISTINGS' featuring 'OpenAI · Anthropic Pre-IPO', with a cute character and a burning coin in space.  

> 
> "$AST feels like one of those setups people notice late.

The team keeps buying back + burning $AST while shipping updates almost daily. Add a differentiated perp-backed product powered by 
@Aster_DEX
 / $ASTER, and the valuation still looks relatively low.

Could $AST be next for a"


### Post #14 by @Rakib1554
> **Author:** Rakib ([@Rakib1554](https://x.com/Rakib1554))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 27 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T16:38:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Rakib1554/status/2099175870929961450](https://x.com/Rakib1554/status/2099175870929961450)  


> **Visual Note:** A promotional graphic for a cryptocurrency buyback event featuring a gold astronaut mascot, with text reading '1M $AST BUYBACK' and 'AST.FUN'.  

> 
> "1M $AST buyback and burn completed.

Real revenue turning into real supply reduction. That’s the kind of execution I like to see from 
@ast_dotfun
.

The flywheel keeps getting stronger. $AST $STONK

Keep the $AST post grounded"


### Post #15 by @Shakib197123
> **Author:** Saki ([@Shakib197123](https://x.com/Shakib197123))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T05:42:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Shakib197123/status/2099010700261962102](https://x.com/Shakib197123/status/2099010700261962102)  


> **Visual Note:** A promotional graphic featuring a gold celestial mascot with the text 'BUYBACK & BURN + PRE-IPO LISTINGS' advertising OpenAI and Anthropic pre-IPO opportunities.  

> 
> "I’m watching $AST closely. 
@ast_dotfun
 and 
@Aster_DEX
 keep shipping, while $AST stays relatively undervalued. The 
$BREW
 run could be next, with 
@Aster_DEX
 / 
$ASTER
 bringing a differentiated perp-backed product. CA: 0x265b3982ea730748100947f52561a4eab54affff"


### Post #16 by @NKLinhzk
> **Author:** Lynn ([@NKLinhzk](https://x.com/NKLinhzk))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T01:39:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2098949776226267521](https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2098949776226267521)  


> 
> "definitely a smart rotate into $AST"


### Post #17 by @Jannat188219
> **Author:** Janu ([@Jannat188219](https://x.com/Jannat188219))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T16:41:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jannat188219/status/2099176603389722923](https://x.com/Jannat188219/status/2099176603389722923)  


> 
> "that token burn actually moves the supply needle right down"


### Post #18 by @NKLinhzk
> **Author:** Lynn ([@NKLinhzk](https://x.com/NKLinhzk))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-13T01:12:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2098942978643636483](https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2098942978643636483)  


> 
> "$AST is definitely heating up, post-$BREW hype is real"




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