# $DEFI Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — May 20, 2025

> **Asset:** $DEFI  
> **Date:** 2025-05-20 (May 20, 2025)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/defi/2025-05-20  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/defi.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @aave
> **Author:** Aave ([@aave](https://x.com/aave))  
> **Metrics:** 2.5K likes · 357 retweets · 156 comments · 172.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T13:08:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aave/status/1924814387312775308](https://x.com/aave/status/1924814387312775308)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 32  

> 
> "Aave now holds 20% of all DeFi TVL."


### Post #2 by @defidotapp
> **Author:** Defi App ([@defidotapp](https://x.com/defidotapp))  
> **Metrics:** 2.1K likes · 1.5K retweets · 1.1K comments · 136.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T02:10:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/defidotapp/status/1924648776339173494](https://x.com/defidotapp/status/1924648776339173494)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 3  

> 
> "SEASON 1 FINALE GIVEAWAY

10 Million XP.
20 winners.

One last chance before Season 1 wraps.

Wanna enter?

Just fill this out: https://defiapp.typeform.com/degenarena

No gas, no fees, just vibes and XP. 

Ends May 22. Don’t sleep."


### Post #3 by @Arthur_0x
> **Author:** Arthur ([@Arthur_0x](https://x.com/Arthur_0x))  
> **Metrics:** 2.1K likes · 551 retweets · 15 comments · 50.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T13:34:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Arthur_0x/status/1924820907685785786](https://x.com/Arthur_0x/status/1924820907685785786)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "DeFi Renaissance"


### Post #4 by @HyperliquidNews
> **Author:** Hyperliquid News ([@HyperliquidNews](https://x.com/HyperliquidNews))  
> **Metrics:** 378 likes · 65 retweets · 29 comments · 31.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T11:30:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HyperliquidNews/status/1924789753934712992](https://x.com/HyperliquidNews/status/1924789753934712992)  


> 
> "Rabby and 
@DeBankDeFi
 now support HyperEVM and some dapps"


### Post #5 by @Super4DeFi
> **Author:** benmo.eth ([@Super4DeFi](https://x.com/Super4DeFi))  
> **Metrics:** 82 likes · 4 retweets · 16 comments · 30.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T02:26:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Super4DeFi/status/1924652964347838830](https://x.com/Super4DeFi/status/1924652964347838830)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 25  

> 
> "稳定币法案，利好整个defi生态。"


### Post #6 by @Cryptoyieldinfo
> **Author:** Cryptoyieldinfo ([@Cryptoyieldinfo](https://x.com/Cryptoyieldinfo))  
> **Metrics:** 114 likes · 11 retweets · 17 comments · 26.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T05:40:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptoyieldinfo/status/1924701642353738018](https://x.com/Cryptoyieldinfo/status/1924701642353738018)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 23  

> 
> "Defi summer warming up."


### Post #7 by @panamaXBT
> **Author:** panamax ([@panamaXBT](https://x.com/panamaXBT))  
> **Metrics:** 183 likes · 9 retweets · 25 comments · 23.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T17:01:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/panamaXBT/status/1924873173054505086](https://x.com/panamaXBT/status/1924873173054505086)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 35  

> 
> "Privacy + Performance = DeSci's future unlocked
@Nillion
's privacy-preserving tech + 
@monad_xyz
's high-speed EVM-compatible blockchain are set to revolutionize $2.5T in global R&D. 

this powerful combo tackles privacy challenges in medical, genomic, and healthcare data,"


### Post #8 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 107 likes · 16 retweets · 51 comments · 16.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T10:47:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/1924779033902055550](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/1924779033902055550)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 14  

> 
> "defi summer never left

aave casually doing +20.3% w/ 40b tvl, curve up 10% n liquity v2 pulling 50m day 1"


### Post #9 by @DefiApp_CN
> **Author:** Defi 华语 ([@DefiApp_CN](https://x.com/DefiApp_CN))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 15 retweets · 20 comments · 16.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T16:41:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DefiApp_CN/status/1924868101918884201](https://x.com/DefiApp_CN/status/1924868101918884201)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 45  

> 
> "gmdefi 各位华语区 Faction 负责人，

Defi App 的 Degen Arena 第一赛季将于 5 月 22 日结束！

请务必在 5 月 23 日 00:00 UTC 前 提交您的 Defi App 用户名和绑定的 EVM 钱包地址。

如未在截止时间前提交，您将需要使用您所在 Faction 所绑定的 X（推特）账号登录 来领取奖励。"


### Post #10 by @Martin_bml
> **Author:** Martin ([@Martin_bml](https://x.com/Martin_bml))  
> **Metrics:** 55 likes · 0 retweets · 18 comments · 11.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T05:09:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Martin_bml/status/1924694049606533181](https://x.com/Martin_bml/status/1924694049606533181)  


> 
> "Defi ss => stablecoin"


### Post #11 by @StellarOrg
> **Author:** Stellar ([@StellarOrg](https://x.com/StellarOrg))  
> **Metrics:** 229 likes · 44 retweets · 9 comments · 9.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T17:13:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1924876253053493649](https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1924876253053493649)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 14  

> 
> "Retire the block analogy for a minute.

Composability in DeFi is more like building a hot rod...choosing parts from different makers to create something custom, powerful, and purpose-built. That’s what developers get when they build on open, interoperable protocols.

In"


### Post #12 by @SkyEcosystem
> **Author:** Sky ([@SkyEcosystem](https://x.com/SkyEcosystem))  
> **Metrics:** 101 likes · 7 retweets · 15 comments · 8.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T19:06:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SkyEcosystem/status/1924904570020389018](https://x.com/SkyEcosystem/status/1924904570020389018)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 9  

> 
> "DeFi."


### Post #13 by @soneium
> **Author:** Soneium ([@soneium](https://x.com/soneium))  
> **Metrics:** 87 likes · 10 retweets · 13 comments · 5.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T07:59:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/soneium/status/1924736825115214010](https://x.com/soneium/status/1924736825115214010)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 14  

> 
> "MoneyFi is joining Soneium Ecosystem.
@MoneyFiHub
 is a DeFAI platform making it easy for non-DeFi users to put their stablecoins to work — across chains, automated, and powered by AI.

Going live on Soneium, MoneFi is bringing verified yield strategies + cross-ecosystem growth"


### Post #14 by @goldfinch_fi
> **Author:** Goldfinch ([@goldfinch_fi](https://x.com/goldfinch_fi))  
> **Metrics:** 146 likes · 22 retweets · 22 comments · 4.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T12:08:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/goldfinch_fi/status/1924799264640651277](https://x.com/goldfinch_fi/status/1924799264640651277)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 6  

> 
> "The goal was never to copy TradFi

It was to make something better

That’s DeFi"


### Post #15 by @defi_mochi
> **Author:** Defi_Mochi ([@defi_mochi](https://x.com/defi_mochi))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 3 retweets · 23 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T07:54:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/defi_mochi/status/1924735346417533129](https://x.com/defi_mochi/status/1924735346417533129)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 18  

> 
> "Key observations from yesterday:

1. $BTC price action

 $BTC did not break down as most KOLs predicted but maintained a range as we discussed yesterday. There's a good chance that we might get a bearish summer but it still remains +EV to stay bullish

2. Strength of DeFi coins"


### Post #16 by @ShapeShift
> **Author:** ShapeShift ([@ShapeShift](https://x.com/ShapeShift))  
> **Metrics:** 108 likes · 10 retweets · 22 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T13:38:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ShapeShift/status/1924821980999475668](https://x.com/ShapeShift/status/1924821980999475668)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 33  

> 
> "DeFi > TradFi 
DEX > CEX
Privacy matters 
gm"


### Post #17 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 56 likes · 9 retweets · 14 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T06:15:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/1924710496340734459](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/1924710496340734459)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 4  

> 
> "LATEST: 
@cryptocom
 and Canary Capital partner up to bridge DeFi and TradFi products for the masses

Listen for the details"


### Post #18 by @maplefinance
> **Author:** Maple ([@maplefinance](https://x.com/maplefinance))  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 20 retweets · 7 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T15:38:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/maplefinance/status/1924852115127861569](https://x.com/maplefinance/status/1924852115127861569)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 8  

> 
> "Join us tomorrow at 11AM ET to unveil the next chapter of Maple with the founders 
@syrupsid
 and 
@joe_defi"


### Post #19 by @yihan0202
> **Author:** Han ([@yihan0202](https://x.com/yihan0202))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 0 retweets · 31 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T01:45:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yihan0202/status/1924642706644730312](https://x.com/yihan0202/status/1924642706644730312)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 29  

> 
> "來簡單跟進一下 
@defidotapp
 的進度。官方已明確表示 Degen Arena Season 1 將在 5/22 結束，如果 XP 在此之前達到 5 B，也有可能會提前收尾。

現在正值 Q2 的五月，種種跡象看起來，這次項目方應該是真的準備要 TGE 了。

目前 XP 的總量是 5 B，已經挖出 4.4 B，剩下不到 0.6 B。照目前速度，"


### Post #20 by @yearnfi
> **Author:** yearn ([@yearnfi](https://x.com/yearnfi))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 5 retweets · 2 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T15:00:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yearnfi/status/1924842599778812036](https://x.com/yearnfi/status/1924842599778812036)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "Attention DeFi Builders:

We have removed all protocol fees from our best in class v3 vaults.

You get:
 Peace of Mind: Battle tested, audited vault infrastructure.
 More Revenue: Only charge the fees you want to charge."


### Post #21 by @IfoEmilia
> **Author:** Emilia ([@IfoEmilia](https://x.com/IfoEmilia))  
> **Metrics:** 78 likes · 10 retweets · 42 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T06:01:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/IfoEmilia/status/1924706922340446654](https://x.com/IfoEmilia/status/1924706922340446654)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "We Don’t Need Multiple DeFi Platforms.

We Just Need One That Makes Our Lives Better.

A Thread"


### Post #22 by @baeko_02
> **Author:** Baeko백호 ([@baeko_02](https://x.com/baeko_02))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 957 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T11:15:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/baeko_02/status/1924786098188026227](https://x.com/baeko_02/status/1924786098188026227)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 4  

> 
> "defiapp 의 xp는 얼마만큼의 가치가 있을까?

(1/2)
DeFi App 은 기본적으로 DEX 어그리게이터 프로젝트임.

uniswap, odos, pancakeswap, 1inchiswap 등과 같이 DEX의 종류는 체인별로 너무 다양해서 우리가 스왑 할때마다 찾기가 불편함.

그래서 이것들을 우리가 직접 찾을 필요 없이 최적의 스왑"


### Post #23 by @0xdodo
> **Author:** dodo ([@0xdodo](https://x.com/0xdodo))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 755 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T11:35:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xdodo/status/1924790965560062462](https://x.com/0xdodo/status/1924790965560062462)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 28  

> 
> "We created L1s, and DeFi came to life. L2s were created, solving the problems of L1s. Now, we're designing L3s for the evolving sector dynamics. 
@Novastro_xyz
  will bring billions of dollars of the housing market to the blockchain."


### Post #24 by @cryptoamanclub
> **Author:** Crypto Aman ([@cryptoamanclub](https://x.com/cryptoamanclub))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 3 retweets · 31 comments · 690 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T14:11:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptoamanclub/status/1924830238175068468](https://x.com/cryptoamanclub/status/1924830238175068468)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 47  

> 
> "What are your top 5 #DeFi coins?"


### Post #25 by @todayindefi
> **Author:** Today in DeFi ([@todayindefi](https://x.com/todayindefi))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 675 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T11:00:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/todayindefi/status/1924782159547756749](https://x.com/todayindefi/status/1924782159547756749)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 13  

> 
> "Liquity V2 Relaunches
Sahara AI Launched Public Testnet
fx Protocol xPOSITIONs Airdrop

Today’s DeFi updates—new farms, fresh alpha:"


### Post #26 by @01solo01
> **Author:** eungye ([@01solo01](https://x.com/01solo01))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 16 comments · 623 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T09:14:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/01solo01/status/1924755543715152258](https://x.com/01solo01/status/1924755543715152258)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 9  

> 
> "Just 2 days ago, I was sitting at rank #82 on the
@defidotapp
 leaderboard.  

Now? I'm at #57. That’s a 25-rank jump. 
Did I grind 24/7? Not really.

All I did was share some honest thoughts about DeFiapp. It doesn’t take massive effort.   

But the closer we get to the deadline,"


### Post #27 by @pedro_silvapt
> **Author:** Pedro Silva ([@pedro_silvapt](https://x.com/pedro_silvapt))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 515 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T09:13:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pedro_silvapt/status/1924755343239745779](https://x.com/pedro_silvapt/status/1924755343239745779)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 25  

> 
> "They laughed at $CRV.
Called it dead. Said DeFi was finished.
Now it pumps a little… and suddenly they’re Curve maximalists, acting like they always believed.
These clowns weren’t early — they just showed up when it was safe.
Real ones held through the blood."


### Post #28 by @Flare_Africa
> **Author:** FLARE AFRICA ([@Flare_Africa](https://x.com/Flare_Africa))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 455 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T15:42:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Flare_Africa/status/1924853247753310261](https://x.com/Flare_Africa/status/1924853247753310261)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 34  

> 
> "The future of DeFi is being built and it’s just getting started.

Africa, it’s time to plug in.
Explore. Learn. Build."


### Post #29 by @azex_io
> **Author:** AZEx ([@azex_io](https://x.com/azex_io))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 326 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T01:31:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/azex_io/status/1924639087379808349](https://x.com/azex_io/status/1924639087379808349)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 18  

> 
> "【Perp Problems Vol.4】DeFi didn’t die. It just left you behind.

Retail didn’t quit DeFi. DeFi quit retail.

VCs bought early. Retail paid the exit.

 AZEx V2 is how we bring retail back.

Because DeFi only works when the token works — and AZEx is the first infra designed to"


### Post #30 by @TokenBrice
> **Author:** tokenbrice.eth ( ([@TokenBrice](https://x.com/TokenBrice))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 271 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T16:06:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TokenBrice/status/1924859168462156272](https://x.com/TokenBrice/status/1924859168462156272)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 57  

> 
> "Hey 
@RyanSAdams
, you're gonna invite 
@nilsbundi
 @mmilien_
 & 
@boutellier_yves
 (DFS reviewers) to talk about 
@defiscan_info
 on 
@BanklessHQ
 one day?

Your audience wants to learn about how much De is in their Fi, to make sure they don't replace their bank with the onchain eq of one"


### Post #31 by @warthognetwork
> **Author:** Warthog Network ([@warthognetwork](https://x.com/warthognetwork))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 159 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T10:13:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/warthognetwork/status/1924770527643684926](https://x.com/warthognetwork/status/1924770527643684926)  


> 
> "WarthogDeFi Development I.  

  Architectural planning process was time-consuming, demanding meticulous attention to detail and extensive coordination.
  Now, with a quiet sigh of relief, I’ve returned to the steady, satisfying rhythm of implementation, where progress"


### Post #32 by @BON_DEFI
> **Author:** BENNY ([@BON_DEFI](https://x.com/BON_DEFI))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 0 retweets · 35 comments · 151 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T06:00:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BON_DEFI/status/1924706858687770831](https://x.com/BON_DEFI/status/1924706858687770831)  


> 
> "Gm Homies….
Active, reply with Gm
Let’s go

As we meet the #ups and #downs of WEB 3, let’s not forget to check our #BP regularly"


### Post #33 by @Duke_of_Defi
> **Author:** DUKE OF DEFi ([@Duke_of_Defi](https://x.com/Duke_of_Defi))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 146 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T17:40:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Duke_of_Defi/status/1924883003152449938](https://x.com/Duke_of_Defi/status/1924883003152449938)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 39  

> 
> "If you don't own one all I can say is lol."


### Post #34 by @Evrmorepage
> **Author:** Evrmore (EVR) - Community ([@Evrmorepage](https://x.com/Evrmorepage))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 144 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T18:40:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Evrmorepage/status/1924898100709138730](https://x.com/Evrmorepage/status/1924898100709138730)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 22  

> 
> "You don't need 100 #token.
You need 1–2 you understand deeply.

Study the #tech. Join the #community.

#EVRMORE #DeFi #cryptocurrency #LowCapGem"


### Post #35 by @BuckDefi
> **Author:** Buck ([@BuckDefi](https://x.com/BuckDefi))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 5 retweets · 9 comments · 83 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T10:00:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BuckDefi/status/1924767239149899999](https://x.com/BuckDefi/status/1924767239149899999)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 7  

> 
> ""


### Post #36 by @ReforestcoinT
> **Author:** ReforestCoin Token ([@ReforestcoinT](https://x.com/ReforestcoinT))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 34 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T09:04:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ReforestcoinT/status/1924752968978432203](https://x.com/ReforestcoinT/status/1924752968978432203)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 31  

> 
> "¿Qué ecosistema DeFi conoces mejor o has utilizado?"


### Post #37 by @Buja_Quest
> **Author:** buja ([@Buja_Quest](https://x.com/Buja_Quest))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 9 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T06:01:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Buja_Quest/status/1924706927151612247](https://x.com/Buja_Quest/status/1924706927151612247)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 22  

> 
> "let's go defi app"


### Post #38 by @diogo_bitcoin
> **Author:** Bitcoin, Criptomoedas & As Principais Notícias ([@diogo_bitcoin](https://x.com/diogo_bitcoin))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-05-20T20:33:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/diogo_bitcoin/status/1924926359752650782](https://x.com/diogo_bitcoin/status/1924926359752650782)  


> 
> "Principais Projetos #DeFi por Receita no Último Mês"




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