# $DEFI Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — August 18, 2025

> **Asset:** $DEFI  
> **Date:** 2025-08-18 (August 18, 2025)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/defi/2025-08-18  
> **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 @AggrNews
> **Author:** Aggr News ([@AggrNews](https://x.com/AggrNews))  
> **Metrics:** 115 likes · 71 retweets · 33 comments · 134.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T21:57:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AggrNews/status/1957562587492585918](https://x.com/AggrNews/status/1957562587492585918)  


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

> 
> ""AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM" SPAC BY CHAMATH TO TARGET DEFI AMONG FOUR AREAS: FILING"


### Post #2 by @defidotapp
> **Author:** Defi App ([@defidotapp](https://x.com/defidotapp))  
> **Metrics:** 321 likes · 34 retweets · 164 comments · 24.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T14:47:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/defidotapp/status/1957454285572055537](https://x.com/defidotapp/status/1957454285572055537)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 18  

> 
> "Top User distribution by country last week on Defi App:

1. South Korea - 
2. United States - 
3. Japan - 

Do you rep one of these flags?
Let us know in the comments"


### Post #3 by @coinbureau
> **Author:** Coin Bureau ([@coinbureau](https://x.com/coinbureau))  
> **Metrics:** 168 likes · 19 retweets · 171 comments · 24.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T16:30:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinbureau/status/1957480110015107461](https://x.com/coinbureau/status/1957480110015107461)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 2  

> 
> "Which sector will dominate the next cycle: AI, DeFi, or RWAs?"


### Post #4 by @nine_DeFi
> **Author:** nine_ ([@nine_DeFi](https://x.com/nine_DeFi))  
> **Metrics:** 74 likes · 0 retweets · 35 comments · 17.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T16:02:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nine_DeFi/status/1957473177380282550](https://x.com/nine_DeFi/status/1957473177380282550)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 21  

> 
> "The next six months are one of your few opportunities."


### Post #5 by @GuarEmperor
> **Author:** GE ([@GuarEmperor](https://x.com/GuarEmperor))  
> **Metrics:** 328 likes · 48 retweets · 71 comments · 17.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T14:37:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GuarEmperor/status/1957451869921644736](https://x.com/GuarEmperor/status/1957451869921644736)  


> 
> "If the tools I usually use 
getmoni.io/discover
They’re useful for researching early projects, which could be defi, nft, presale wl, or memecoin. The cool thing is you can filter by chain and monitor the mindshare that’s currently buzzing on Twitter’s timeline."


### Post #6 by @SwarmMarkets
> **Author:** Swarm ([@SwarmMarkets](https://x.com/SwarmMarkets))  
> **Metrics:** 314 likes · 91 retweets · 3 comments · 8.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T08:20:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SwarmMarkets/status/1957357026922975434](https://x.com/SwarmMarkets/status/1957357026922975434)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 40  

> 
> "1/  Big news for #RWAs & #DeFi — 
@HederaFndn
 & 
@swarmmarkets
 have launched stocks on chain, like Apple, Tesla, and MicroStrategy.

EU Prospectus Reg compliant. Available to both retail & institutional investors. 

 Here’s why this matters…"


### Post #7 by @chuan_web3
> **Author:** tina.eth ([@chuan_web3](https://x.com/chuan_web3))  
> **Metrics:** 82 likes · 0 retweets · 62 comments · 7.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T14:42:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chuan_web3/status/1957453164279689361](https://x.com/chuan_web3/status/1957453164279689361)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 56  

> 
> "理解DeFi中的MEV问题及Velora如何保护交易者  

MEV是什么？为何它成为DeFi的隐形税？意图导向系统（如Velora）如何重塑交易执行生态？"


### Post #8 by @Infinit_Labs
> **Author:** INFINIT ([@Infinit_Labs](https://x.com/Infinit_Labs))  
> **Metrics:** 145 likes · 55 retweets · 91 comments · 7.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T12:00:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Infinit_Labs/status/1957412241273422157](https://x.com/Infinit_Labs/status/1957412241273422157)  


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

> 
> "Multi-step DeFi strategies, intelligently executed.

AI-powered, streamlined, non-custodial.

INFINIT V2 Public Beta, launching tomorrow."


### Post #9 by @StructuredFi
> **Author:** Structured ([@StructuredFi](https://x.com/StructuredFi))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 22 retweets · 51 comments · 5.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T14:17:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StructuredFi/status/1957446798303502423](https://x.com/StructuredFi/status/1957446798303502423)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 43  

> 
> "BTC DeFi is waking up."


### Post #10 by @wintermute_t
> **Author:** Wintermute ([@wintermute_t](https://x.com/wintermute_t))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 3 retweets · 7 comments · 4.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T15:13:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wintermute_t/status/1957460863100833979](https://x.com/wintermute_t/status/1957460863100833979)  


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

> 
> "Welcome 
@DefiLlama
 as Wintermute Alpha Challenge 2025’s first partner!

Top 3 winners get a one month DefiLlama API plan

The plan gives researchers direct access to all DefiLlama data through the API, LlamaFeed with news, and CSV downloads

Grateful for their support"


### Post #11 by @diego_defai
> **Author:** Diego ([@diego_defai](https://x.com/diego_defai))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 7 retweets · 11 comments · 4.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T14:42:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/diego_defai/status/1957452993726472541](https://x.com/diego_defai/status/1957452993726472541)  


> 
> "AI + DeFI = 48,61% of the entire CT mindshare."


### Post #12 by @BioProtocol
> **Author:** Bio Protocol ([@BioProtocol](https://x.com/BioProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 56 likes · 10 retweets · 23 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T17:00:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BioProtocol/status/1957487804360823054](https://x.com/BioProtocol/status/1957487804360823054)  


> 
> "We're joining the $250K Battle Royale on 
@MaestroBots
 

Comment $BIO in their post to nominate us for a chance to win.

Time for Telegram trading to feel the DeSci heat."


### Post #13 by @DeFi_Dad
> **Author:** DeFi Dad ⟠ defidad.eth ([@DeFi_Dad](https://x.com/DeFi_Dad))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T22:23:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeFi_Dad/status/1957569119064043791](https://x.com/DeFi_Dad/status/1957569119064043791)  


> 
> "Chamath, keep my precious DeFi out of your f***ing mouth."


### Post #14 by @redstone_defi
> **Author:** RedStone ([@redstone_defi](https://x.com/redstone_defi))  
> **Metrics:** 53 likes · 3 retweets · 12 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T14:30:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/redstone_defi/status/1957449930681037048](https://x.com/redstone_defi/status/1957449930681037048)  


> 
> "DeFi is scaling fast: soon 1,000+ chains and 100,000+ assets.

It will need more security, more efficiency, true sustainability.

RedStone feeds are built to handle it all."


### Post #15 by @0xKingsKuan
> **Author:** 币世王 ([@0xKingsKuan](https://x.com/0xKingsKuan))  
> **Metrics:** 72 likes · 0 retweets · 41 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T14:26:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xKingsKuan/status/1957448916779307134](https://x.com/0xKingsKuan/status/1957448916779307134)  


> 
> "Hana vs. Defi App, which one comes out on top?

Both are part of the Hyperliquid ecosystem, but their approaches differ:

Hana

※ Positioned more toward entertainment and a lightweight experience, with a UI resembling a mini-app or game

※ Aims to get new users engaged,"


### Post #16 by @todayindefi
> **Author:** Today in DeFi ([@todayindefi](https://x.com/todayindefi))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 694 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T10:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/todayindefi/status/1957381965818011887](https://x.com/todayindefi/status/1957381965818011887)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 46  

> 
> "Liminal, together with Unit and Hyperliquid, is launching Tokenized Delta-Neutral Strategies.

Find today's DeFi alpha and new farms on the latest letter:"


### Post #17 by @Rightsideonly
> **Author:** RightSide ([@Rightsideonly](https://x.com/Rightsideonly))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 416 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T03:36:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Rightsideonly/status/1957285472641896909](https://x.com/Rightsideonly/status/1957285472641896909)  


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

> 
> "Got my today's DeFi updates easily with the infinit terminal, good updates too but Pendle TVL is at $9B not $7B :(

Been doing the same prompt and works well tbh"


### Post #18 by @eli5_defi
> **Author:** Eli5DeFi ([@eli5_defi](https://x.com/eli5_defi))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 12 comments · 398 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T05:02:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/eli5_defi/status/1957306991015231877](https://x.com/eli5_defi/status/1957306991015231877)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 21  

> 
> "Happy Monday!

Last week, I had the pleasure of welcoming some incredible new contributors. Please make sure to give them a follow:

- 
@90s_DeFi
- 
@nlbkaifine
Why Contributorship?

Firstly, I strongly oppose ghostwriting and believe in giving proper recognition to those who"


### Post #19 by @boz_menzalji
> **Author:** Boz ([@boz_menzalji](https://x.com/boz_menzalji))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 303 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T05:15:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/boz_menzalji/status/1957310463483498881](https://x.com/boz_menzalji/status/1957310463483498881)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 19  

> 
> "Blown away by 
@FordefiHQ
 institutional wallet, onboarding, UX/UI

If you’re a defi fund and need Instituonal support, I highly recommend them

Without question, extremely intuitive experience"


### Post #20 by @NemoEugene
> **Author:** NemoEugene ([@NemoEugene](https://x.com/NemoEugene))  
> **Metrics:** 151 likes · 149 retweets · 0 comments · 293 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T04:02:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NemoEugene/status/1957291932167868751](https://x.com/NemoEugene/status/1957291932167868751)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 11  

> 
> ""New week ahead  Excited to see what new juice might drop for the Nemo fam  
#DeFi #Nemo""


### Post #21 by @usddio
> **Author:** USDD 2.0: Sustainable Yield by Smart Allocator ([@usddio](https://x.com/usddio))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 272 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T02:46:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/usddio/status/1957272987901784065](https://x.com/usddio/status/1957272987901784065)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 15  

> 
> "GM yield hunters 
Smart Allocator’s working even while you sleep.
#USDD #DeFi"


### Post #22 by @shardycrypto
> **Author:** SHARDY ([@shardycrypto](https://x.com/shardycrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 235 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T17:39:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shardycrypto/status/1957497471334060321](https://x.com/shardycrypto/status/1957497471334060321)  


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

> 
> "Friends, today I’ve prepared a sector flow analysis highlighting where capital has been moving in the past year across DeFi, Layer 1s, and other narratives 

Topic: Capital Rotation in Crypto Sectors / Trend Outlook

My research report:
 https://sosovalue.com/shares/XsbJVs
Source:"


### Post #23 by @PenguinWeb3
> **Author:** PenguinWeb3 ([@PenguinWeb3](https://x.com/PenguinWeb3))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 166 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T13:57:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PenguinWeb3/status/1957441667109405087](https://x.com/PenguinWeb3/status/1957441667109405087)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 35  

> 
> "now 
@defidotapp
 kaito lb is fixed

from what I know, if you yapping about a defiapp even when you had <10 yaps, you'll still return to your position on the leaderboard

and, for now i'm waiting for $SOL pump on defiapp perps :)"


### Post #24 by @vodkamq
> **Author:** Vodkababy (Ø,G) ⌘ Morph ([@vodkamq](https://x.com/vodkamq))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 129 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T00:20:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vodkamq/status/1957235998623961430](https://x.com/vodkamq/status/1957235998623961430)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 16  

> 
> "Have you ever wondered:
- How can you earn #DeFi  yields without constantly watching charts?
- Is it possible to have a #vault  that automatically optimizes while staying secure and transparent on-chain?
- And what if this is the first product kickstarting an entire new"


### Post #25 by @TokenBrice
> **Author:** tokenbrice.eth ( ([@TokenBrice](https://x.com/TokenBrice))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 115 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T07:25:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TokenBrice/status/1957343038163812633](https://x.com/TokenBrice/status/1957343038163812633)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 44  

> 
> "Want to start the week with some proper DeFi? I just introduced an "expertise" system on my blog, indicating the DeFi level required to make the most of each content.

Dive into the Expert one, they are tough and deep beasts pushing up your understanding of fundamentals"


### Post #26 by @nftsiy
> **Author:** 0x思远Vision ([@nftsiy](https://x.com/nftsiy))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 32 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T14:18:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nftsiy/status/1957447093209158144](https://x.com/nftsiy/status/1957447093209158144)  


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

> 
> "DeFi搞起冲鸭"


### Post #27 by @wajueji888
> **Author:** crypto挖掘机(Ø,G) $M｜ ([@wajueji888](https://x.com/wajueji888))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 12 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T05:03:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wajueji888/status/1957307355294773441](https://x.com/wajueji888/status/1957307355294773441)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 27  

> 
> "比特币和DeFi的融合就像树荫下的阳光一样自然美好，技术也可以如此诗意。"


### Post #28 by @bluepoint_021
> **Author:** blue (Ø,G) | 𝔽rAI ([@bluepoint_021](https://x.com/bluepoint_021))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-08-18T17:04:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bluepoint_021/status/1957488785089806640](https://x.com/bluepoint_021/status/1957488785089806640)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 32  

> 
> "Union showing it’s not just about launch but about scaling the whole vision , zk, DeFi, infra, governance, and new chains all stacking into true interoperability"




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