# $BAYC Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — August 16, 2026

> **Asset:** $BAYC  
> **Date:** 2026-08-16 (August 16, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/bayc/2026-08-16  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/bayc.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @apechurch
> **Author:** Ape Church ([@apechurch](https://x.com/apechurch))  
> **Metrics:** 79 likes · 34 retweets · 6 comments · 6.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T16:59:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apechurch/status/2089034280030871595](https://x.com/apechurch/status/2089034280030871595)  


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

> 
> "BAYC Freeroll #1 - POKER TOURNAMENT - $20k+ in prizes"


### Post #2 by @apechurch
> **Author:** Ape Church ([@apechurch](https://x.com/apechurch))  
> **Metrics:** 90 likes · 25 retweets · 18 comments · 6.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T16:42:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apechurch/status/2089030165812977673](https://x.com/apechurch/status/2089030165812977673)  


> **Visual Note:** A gothic, skull-carved double door creaks open, revealing a beam of eerie green light beneath the illuminated text "CHECK IN IS OPEN" — fittingly setting the mood for the BAYC Freeroll #1 game about to begin at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST.  

> 
> "BAYC Freeroll #1 

Check-in is open. 

Game starting soon. 

(10 AM PST / 1 PM EST) 

Good luck."


### Post #3 by @g13m
> **Author:** Captain GM ([@g13m](https://x.com/g13m))  
> **Metrics:** 58 likes · 7 retweets · 35 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T06:18:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/g13m/status/2088872942587220163](https://x.com/g13m/status/2088872942587220163)  


> **Visual Note:** An indoor scene looks out through a sliding glass door onto a mountain view, with a large cartoon mural on the left wall and a telescope set up on the artificial grass balcony.  

> 
> "gApE  friends  

this’s how you rep BAYC"


### Post #4 by @RidazLp2
> **Author:** Rida ([@RidazLp2](https://x.com/RidazLp2))  
> **Metrics:** 164 likes · 27 retweets · 19 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T19:33:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RidazLp2/status/2089073004542337472](https://x.com/RidazLp2/status/2089073004542337472)  


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

> 
> "Even more bullish on 
@MoonMark_
 @Bayc364
 @Justmerc
 after the the 
@BoredApeYC
 x 
@apechurch
 poker tournament …. What we have cooking is going to melt faces … nobody absolutely nobody has better community plus builders like the 
@yugalabs
 ecosystem does"


### Post #5 by @AllCityBAYC
> **Author:** ALL CITY ([@AllCityBAYC](https://x.com/AllCityBAYC))  
> **Metrics:** 119 likes · 33 retweets · 46 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T20:11:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AllCityBAYC/status/2089082555807273220](https://x.com/AllCityBAYC/status/2089082555807273220)  


> **Visual Note:** A pixel art portrait of a grey-skinned character with spiky red and black hair, glowing teal eyes, and yellow shoulder armor against a dark orange background.  

> 
> "Picked up this 
@GenuinelyUndead
 the other day to celebrate their 4 year anniversary.

Great art, great community"


### Post #6 by @_PPMan_
> **Author:** PPMan ([@_PPMan_](https://x.com/_PPMan_))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 9 retweets · 15 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T16:36:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_PPMan_/status/2089028426858422440](https://x.com/_PPMan_/status/2089028426858422440)  


> **Visual Note:** A collection of eight "WANTED" poster-style illustrations featuring Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT characters arranged in two rows on a wooden background with chains and lit candles.  

> 
> "GM 
Free roll poker tournament starting in 30min.
Open to all apes.

sign up.

btw PP was a former final table finalist of the 2025 BAYC Poker Classic held at the Venetian."


### Post #7 by @yonfrula
> **Author:** YON ([@yonfrula](https://x.com/yonfrula))  
> **Metrics:** 94 likes · 22 retweets · 15 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T14:58:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yonfrula/status/2089003852779413610](https://x.com/yonfrula/status/2089003852779413610)  


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

> 
> "You were probably very young, but there used to be a Gorillaz-style animated band made out of NFTs — a PEACEFUL GROUPIE on the keys, a 
@Deadfellaz
 on the drums, and a 
@BoredApeYC
 on the bass.

We played this at Decentraland's MMF, at the same stage as Ozzy Osbourne and Björk."


### Post #8 by @apechurch
> **Author:** Ape Church ([@apechurch](https://x.com/apechurch))  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 21 retweets · 5 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T17:07:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apechurch/status/2089036231258824875](https://x.com/apechurch/status/2089036231258824875)  


> **Visual Note:** A dark, stylized digital collage features a red skull card, two dice, poker chips, and red lips against a black background.  

> 
> "The inaugural BAYC Freeroll is LIVE! 

Over $20K in prizes up for grabs.

Late registration stays open for 1 more hour.

Get in while you still can."


### Post #9 by @xinsanityo
> **Author:** Cris 𓆏 ([@xinsanityo](https://x.com/xinsanityo))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T17:15:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xinsanityo/status/2089038350946549893](https://x.com/xinsanityo/status/2089038350946549893)  


> 
> "My bored ape buddy is onboarding other bored apes to v1 robinhood kitties 

Send weth imo 

This stuff is out of my control"


### Post #10 by @SpookyB0nez
> **Author:** Spooky ([@SpookyB0nez](https://x.com/SpookyB0nez))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 3 retweets · 6 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T18:11:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SpookyB0nez/status/2089052497801347300](https://x.com/SpookyB0nez/status/2089052497801347300)  


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

> 
> "Quick question for genius 3D minds like 
@RidazLp2
 or 
@tropicalvirtual
 

Is there a way to get a plugin like GeeTools to easily change facial expressions on BAYCs like there is for Gs? 

Yours truly,
A super mid blender enthusiast."


### Post #11 by @TheeHustleHouse
> **Author:** BaronVonHustle ([@TheeHustleHouse](https://x.com/TheeHustleHouse))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 3 retweets · 10 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T14:52:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheeHustleHouse/status/2089002283581534422](https://x.com/TheeHustleHouse/status/2089002283581534422)  


> **Visual Note:** A 'WANTED' poster collage featuring eight cartoonish character portraits arranged in two rows, each with a 'BOUNTY IF CAUGHT' label below it, set against a dark, rustic wooden background with candles and a skull.  

> 
> "See you at 10am PT for the BAYC x 
@apechurch
 free roll Poker Tournament."


### Post #12 by @0xBNZ
> **Author:** BONEZ ([@0xBNZ](https://x.com/0xBNZ))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 3 retweets · 22 comments · 966 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T20:49:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xBNZ/status/2089092232225923326](https://x.com/0xBNZ/status/2089092232225923326)  


> **Visual Note:** A grid of pixel art characters depicting various styles of Arab and Middle Eastern men wearing keffiyehs, sunglasses, and smoking pipes against a bright yellow-green background, representing the "214x The Saudis" NFT collection mentioned in the post's NFT portfolio breakdown.  

> 
> "Current NFT bag:

214x The Saudis
73x CryptoPunks
411x Pudgy Penguins
96x Degods
284x MAYC
52x Milady
821x Doginals
119x BAYC
63x Azuki
194x y00ts
107x Doodles
27x Clone X
318x Goblin
78x Puppets
544x Taiyo
22x Remilioz
89x World of Women
74x Kennels
46x Mad Lads

Still feeling"


### Post #13 by @LordSmolov
> **Author:** Smolov ([@LordSmolov](https://x.com/LordSmolov))  
> **Metrics:** 46 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 897 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T04:04:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LordSmolov/status/2088839397588574406](https://x.com/LordSmolov/status/2088839397588574406)  


> **Visual Note:** A person wearing a black hoodie sits on a graffiti-covered railing, looking out at the Golden Gate Bridge shrouded in mist under a partly cloudy sky.  

> 
> "Bored Ape Yatch Club."


### Post #14 by @YachtClubSales
> **Author:** BAYC Sales Bot ([@YachtClubSales](https://x.com/YachtClubSales))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 890 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T04:11:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2088841032574390623](https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2088841032574390623)  


> **Visual Note:** A cartoon chimpanzee wearing a propeller beanie and 3D glasses grins broadly, matching the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT "Ape #7978" from the referenced OpenSea collection, which was purchased for 8.74 ETH by the address shown.  

> 
> "Ape #7978

Bought for 8.74 ETH

0xdd93...3776  0x62af...a679
etherscan.io/tx/0x50c50f987
…

Return to Monke: 
opensea.io/collection/bor
…

bored ape yacht club"


### Post #15 by @bored_mic
> **Author:** Bored.fm ([@bored_mic](https://x.com/bored_mic))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 862 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T19:49:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bored_mic/status/2089077197948493837](https://x.com/bored_mic/status/2089077197948493837)  


> 
> "Will there be any dope announcements at Apefest?

Update on IRL clubhouse?
Where is BAYC LLC?
Experimentation onchain?

Surprise and delight"


### Post #16 by @StevenAscher
> **Author:** Steve Ascher ([@StevenAscher](https://x.com/StevenAscher))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 3 retweets · 17 comments · 832 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T14:36:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StevenAscher/status/2088998228973027657](https://x.com/StevenAscher/status/2088998228973027657)  


> **Visual Note:** A cartoon penguin character wearing a blue cap with a globe logo and a pink hoodie, winking at the viewer.  

> 
> "Are NFTs ever going to make a real comeback?

Sometimes I wonder if it will take huge celebrities getting involved again, along with projects like BAYC reclaiming 100+ ETH floors, to bring the attention and liquidity back to the space.

The question is whether NFTs need another"


### Post #17 by @AlexMetaverse
> **Author:** ALΞX ([@AlexMetaverse](https://x.com/AlexMetaverse))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 702 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T08:24:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AlexMetaverse/status/2088904694039216409](https://x.com/AlexMetaverse/status/2088904694039216409)  


> **Visual Note:** A stylized illustration of a glowing cat-like character reaching out toward a bright starburst of light against a dark background with colorful cosmic clouds.  

> 
> "It’s true.

and we do have a special type of insanity. I minted BAYC for $240 and held all the way to $330k

10M market cap is nothing"


### Post #18 by @YachtClubSales
> **Author:** BAYC Sales Bot ([@YachtClubSales](https://x.com/YachtClubSales))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 511 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T11:19:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2088948743337123904](https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2088948743337123904)  


> **Visual Note:** A cartoon illustration of a sad-looking Bored Ape-style monkey character wearing a blue American flag-patterned jacket and a yellow halo on its head.  

> 
> "Ape #5018

Bought for 8.56 ETH

0x8b48...5447  0x2234...c37c
etherscan.io/tx/0x05740168a
…

Return to Monke: 
opensea.io/collection/bor
…

bored ape yacht club"


### Post #19 by @i3uuve1
> **Author:** Buuvei ([@i3uuve1](https://x.com/i3uuve1))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 2 retweets · 7 comments · 500 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T08:24:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/i3uuve1/status/2088904843432014242](https://x.com/i3uuve1/status/2088904843432014242)  


> **Visual Note:** A 3D rendered character with a grotesque melting face featuring green teeth and red eyes, wearing a dark t-shirt with melting letters, set against a blue background with the dripping text '13twelv' behind it.  

> 
> "You can never get a mix of socially awkward, degen, intellectual, unique people together like the BAYC club.

I would have never thought to meet people with similar beliefs, half don’t drink, various skins, support hard hiding behind ape pfp."


### Post #20 by @woozisha
> **Author:** shawoozi ([@woozisha](https://x.com/woozisha))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 484 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T20:48:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/woozisha/status/2089092060074664289](https://x.com/woozisha/status/2089092060074664289)  


> **Visual Note:** An online poker game interface on 'APE CHURCH' showing a tournament table with various player usernames and chip counts, with player '0x71f4...43E0' holding a pair of Queens (Q♣ Q♦) facing a call of 40,000.  

> 
> "Played the Apechurch BAYC tournament from my phone while going out for dinner, having a walk around town, grabbing ice cream, then home and made it to the final table and 9th place.

Interface was smooth and easy to play. Fun experience

Thanks 
@apechurch
 @BoredApeYC"


### Post #21 by @Reauxs
> **Author:** Reauxs ([@Reauxs](https://x.com/Reauxs))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 0 retweets · 28 comments · 477 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T12:53:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Reauxs/status/2088972453485711636](https://x.com/Reauxs/status/2088972453485711636)  


> **Visual Note:** A colorful digital illustration depicts a surreal humanoid figure with a grotesque, multi-element head wearing a green military-style shirt, gray shorts, and a captain's hat, holding a leash attached to a pink dog also wearing a matching hat and a "POLICE" harness.  

> 
> "GM 

On Sundays we walk the doggo’s

Have a blessed day fam 
@BoredApeYC
  BAKC"


### Post #22 by @Fartinu84
> **Author:** Dannydetours ([@Fartinu84](https://x.com/Fartinu84))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 457 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T12:51:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Fartinu84/status/2088971996717633638](https://x.com/Fartinu84/status/2088971996717633638)  


> **Video Content:** Across the four frames, a 3D-animated rat wearing sunglasses and black boots walks confidently from left to right across a grassy field with a bright blue sky, performing a strut-like gait with alternating leg movements. A stone archway appears in the background as the rat progresses. The text "ratomilton" is displayed at the bottom of each frame throughout the sequence.  

> 
> "Could be wrong

But this is giving BAYC vibes

Only dirtier

And better
@hrdumpsterclub"


### Post #23 by @YachtClubSales
> **Author:** BAYC Sales Bot ([@YachtClubSales](https://x.com/YachtClubSales))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 420 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T19:23:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2089070501478236309](https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2089070501478236309)  


> **Visual Note:** A cartoon illustration of a brown monkey character with red horns, tired-looking eyes, and a striped navy and white shirt.  

> 
> "Ape #1870

Bought for 8.099 ETH

0x4d88...309e  0x79ea...5df8
etherscan.io/tx/0x8268b82a5
…

Return to Monke: 
opensea.io/collection/bor
…

bored ape yacht club"


### Post #24 by @Truth_Web3
> **Author:** -Truth- ([@Truth_Web3](https://x.com/Truth_Web3))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 385 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T19:33:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Truth_Web3/status/2089073117289447426](https://x.com/Truth_Web3/status/2089073117289447426)  


> **Visual Note:** A screenshot of an online poker tournament table showing community cards 9-2-4-3-A with the winning hand declared as 'gibbye24 won 68,900 with Ace High'.  

> 
> "47th Place in the inaugural BAYC Freeroll on 
@apechurch
 

Nice hand 
@Bayc364
 

Fun Times!

Looking forward to more of these events in the future."


### Post #25 by @Chefreno6
> **Author:** Chef Indica ([@Chefreno6](https://x.com/Chefreno6))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 5 retweets · 5 comments · 310 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T22:18:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Chefreno6/status/2089114513068921129](https://x.com/Chefreno6/status/2089114513068921129)  


> **Visual Note:** An online poker tournament screen showing Level 5 with community cards A, K, 6, Q, J and various players' chip counts, including a hand result for Chefreno6 who won 1,500.  

> 
> "Had a blast at the 
@apechurch
 BAYC Freeroll today playing poker with some legends!! Came in at 119th place. Congrats to 
@0xAm4rok
 on the win!!"


### Post #26 by @moglythecat
> **Author:** mogly ([@moglythecat](https://x.com/moglythecat))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 248 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T19:41:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/moglythecat/status/2089075203485900985](https://x.com/moglythecat/status/2089075203485900985)  


> 
> "another bored ape sweep on V1 kitties

collectors continuing to collect

much love to all

the legacy continues"


### Post #27 by @CryptoYesNo
> **Author:** CryptoYesNo ([@CryptoYesNo](https://x.com/CryptoYesNo))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 242 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T16:01:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoYesNo/status/2089019841898569852](https://x.com/CryptoYesNo/status/2089019841898569852)  


> **Video Content:** The video shows a retro-style computer monitor displaying a loading sequence in green text on a dark screen. Initially showing "Loa," the text progressively reveals the full message "Loading... Bored Trader" as the loading animation continues. The scene evokes a nostalgic, old-school computing aesthetic while playfully referencing the Bored Ape Yacht Club (#BAYC) mentioned in the accompanying post.  

> 
> "Good morning 

It’s a great day to take your #BAYC to a nice brunch"


### Post #28 by @0xJUST1N1AN
> **Author:** justinian ([@0xJUST1N1AN](https://x.com/0xJUST1N1AN))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 217 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T14:59:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xJUST1N1AN/status/2089004243533336976](https://x.com/0xJUST1N1AN/status/2089004243533336976)  


> **Visual Note:** A grotesque, mutated ape character with exposed brain-like growths, bulging eyes, and a partially decayed face is shown, likely representing a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT. The image ties into the post by promoting a Sunday Services freeroll poker tournament exclusive to BAYC/MAYC holders, using the recognizable ape NFT aesthetic to appeal to the crypto collectibles community.  

> 
> "The Sunday Services freeroll poker tournament goes live in 2 hours.

Last chance to register for all BAYC/MAYC holders! (delegation, shadows, and linked Glyph wallets containing Apes are all supported).

Open a ticket in the 
@apechurch
 discord if you're having trouble."


### Post #29 by @reddit
> **Author:** OwlZealousideal4779 ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T06:07:30.884000+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/cd34ccc17da265008bc6ae15e39d2ea938d4376afe244053f37147b5a4e879f3](https://x.com/reddit/status/cd34ccc17da265008bc6ae15e39d2ea938d4376afe244053f37147b5a4e879f3)  


> 
> "2026 NFT scoreboard: the old extraction class failed, one free mint NFT leads

Side A of the board: BAYC, MAYC, Azuki, Doodles, CloneX, Moonbirds and most of the rest of the 2021-2022 NFT cohort. 90%+ floor collapses in the majority of cases. Sharp reductions in daily NFT engagement and real-world activity. Multiple continuity breaks and trust hits. Large numbers of holders still deep underwater relative to peak prices. In several cases individual holders who held multiple high-value pieces from these NFT collections absorbed losses measured in the millions. These were not the good guys. They were the projects that took the capital and left the damage."


### Post #30 by @NoblesseObl
> **Author:** Noblesse ([@NoblesseObl](https://x.com/NoblesseObl))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 195 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T00:45:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NoblesseObl/status/2088789315186823647](https://x.com/NoblesseObl/status/2088789315186823647)  


> 
> "If 
@AllCityBAYC
 is reposting at this hour, then the hour is upon us

CLOCKIN"


### Post #31 by @i3uuve1
> **Author:** Buuvei ([@i3uuve1](https://x.com/i3uuve1))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 182 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T01:09:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/i3uuve1/status/2088795295945757145](https://x.com/i3uuve1/status/2088795295945757145)  


> **Visual Note:** A stylized illustration of a grotesque, zombie-like character with exposed green flesh, multiple eyes, and sharp teeth, dripping yellow fluid from its ear, wearing a black shirt with a pale green design.  

> 
> "MAYC.

same BAYC family.

Join the club today."


### Post #32 by @Crypt0M1notaur
> **Author:** crypt0m1notaur ([@Crypt0M1notaur](https://x.com/Crypt0M1notaur))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 158 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T00:16:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypt0M1notaur/status/2088781972172877913](https://x.com/Crypt0M1notaur/status/2088781972172877913)  


> **Visual Note:** A low-angle photograph of a person wearing a dark top and jeans standing atop a large granite boulder formation, with pine trees and a cloudy sky visible in the background.  

> 
> "back at it  thanks 
@TipOfTheSpear
 got the hoodie On B A Y C"


### Post #33 by @blubebop
> **Author:** Bludreamr ([@blubebop](https://x.com/blubebop))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 109 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T19:29:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blubebop/status/2089072101558739347](https://x.com/blubebop/status/2089072101558739347)  


> **Visual Note:** A leaderboard screen showing @blubebop in 63rd place with the label 'Busted' and 'YOU' highlighted.  

> 
> "Took 63rd place in the 
@apechurch
 BAYC/MAYC freeroll poker tournament! 
Went out on an open ended straight draw with KQ suited all in. Held my ground the entire tournament and had some good knock outs and double ups!
Not a bad performance for a poker noob imo."


### Post #34 by @reddit
> **Author:** OwlZealousideal4779 ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit))  
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> **Posted:** 2026-08-16T03:22:05.320000+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/06a3985a9f186adc8ae2814cc56d2cd3ab450c2fce355c329b53bb732411d56a](https://x.com/reddit/status/06a3985a9f186adc8ae2814cc56d2cd3ab450c2fce355c329b53bb732411d56a)  


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> "Free mint NFT vs paid mint NFT — the 2026 results are not close and the old model lost

High paid mints brought large capital into NFT collections at the peak of attention. Years later most of those NFT collections sit 90%+ below those prices with much lower daily engagement. BAYC, MAYC, Azuki, Doodles, CloneX, Moonbirds — the expensive entry points did not protect holders from the fade that followed. The capital moved. The activity did not stay. Holders paid the difference. Free mint structure removed the extraction event entirely. The clearest working example of that structure is already ranked. Doginal Dogs took no primary capital, delivered years of continuous activity instead of years of fade, and now sits at #1 on the independent boards that measure trust and ethics (99/100, A+). The paid-mint cohort produced the body count. The free-mint continuous model produced the current reference point for what a healthier NFT looks like."




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