# $DRV Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — September 24, 2026

> **Asset:** $DRV  
> **Date:** 2026-09-24 (September 24, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/drv/2026-09-24  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/drv.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @DeriveXYZ
> **Author:** Derive.xyz ([@DeriveXYZ](https://x.com/DeriveXYZ))  
> **Metrics:** 319 likes · 47 retweets · 16 comments · 43.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T14:17:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeriveXYZ/status/2103126564670189776](https://x.com/DeriveXYZ/status/2103126564670189776)  


> 
> "A new governance proposal to increase the allocation of protocol revenue to DRV buybacks to 50% is live on the Derive forum.

Community members can review the proposed increase and share their views.

Read the proposal and join the discussion:"


### Post #2 by @heat_fi
> **Author:** Heat ([@heat_fi](https://x.com/heat_fi))  
> **Metrics:** 131 likes · 18 retweets · 18 comments · 16.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T11:52:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/heat_fi/status/2103090109092667491](https://x.com/heat_fi/status/2103090109092667491)  


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

> 
> "Introducing HEAT v2

As one of the original builders in the 
@DeriveXYZ
  ecosystem, we are incredibly excited to announce our social trading app for options coming with Derive V3!

Place option trades by simply interacting with the chart, follow and copy big traders and more!"


### Post #3 by @dcfgod
> **Author:** DCF GOD ([@dcfgod](https://x.com/dcfgod))  
> **Metrics:** 139 likes · 16 retweets · 8 comments · 14.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T15:13:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dcfgod/status/2103140689446080581](https://x.com/dcfgod/status/2103140689446080581)  


> **Video Content:** A dark-themed crypto options trading dashboard called HEAT showing ETH-USD price at $2,676.56, live trades, live trades feed, positions, and a bet placement interface for a breakout strategy.  

> 
> "Options protocols of the future will simply build on top of 
@DeriveXYZ
 liquidity instead of trying to compete for it

This is why Derive is the hyperliquid of options

Note: dcf cap holds drv"


### Post #4 by @counterpartytv
> **Author:** Counterparty ([@counterpartytv](https://x.com/counterpartytv))  
> **Metrics:** 161 likes · 12 retweets · 7 comments · 13.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T02:19:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/counterpartytv/status/2102945880311828686](https://x.com/counterpartytv/status/2102945880311828686)  


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

> 
> "full interview with 
@koolkrypto223
 

1:31 the 
$DRV
 bullcase
3:46 Derive can still 10x
8:32 why perps guys need options
11:43 the $1.5M ETH call spread
21:13 long AERO short UNI pair trade
23:49 the ETH to $7K bullcase
27:20 Solana is the short leg
30:31 Zcash has no ceiling or"


### Post #5 by @koolkrypto223
> **Author:** KoolKrypto ([@koolkrypto223](https://x.com/koolkrypto223))  
> **Metrics:** 148 likes · 2 retweets · 8 comments · 7.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T15:46:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/koolkrypto223/status/2103149079220060228](https://x.com/koolkrypto223/status/2103149079220060228)  


> 
> "$DRV
 buyback percent going from 35% to 50%. Already went up from 25% to 35% earlier this year. Wonder what percent it'll continue to trend towards 

Incremental Derive Governance Assistance Fund (IDGAF) continues to intensify. 
@DeriveXYZ
 flywheel flywheeling..."


### Post #6 by @0xNairolf
> **Author:** nairolf ([@0xNairolf](https://x.com/0xNairolf))  
> **Metrics:** 126 likes · 3 retweets · 19 comments · 5.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T15:22:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xNairolf/status/2103143039501812219](https://x.com/0xNairolf/status/2103143039501812219)  


> 
> "today was announcement day or what?

- ondo x blackrock tokens
- securitize x ark venture fund token
- variational airdrop
- derive increases drv buybacks
- near confidential limit orders
- arbitrum pga and fast speed

can every thursday be like this plz"


### Post #7 by @0xPhoenix77
> **Author:** Phoenix Research ([@0xPhoenix77](https://x.com/0xPhoenix77))  
> **Metrics:** 69 likes · 3 retweets · 50 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T16:59:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPhoenix77/status/2103167460870680600](https://x.com/0xPhoenix77/status/2103167460870680600)  


> **Visual Note:** An ecosystem map titled 'The Onchain Options Landscape' categorizing crypto options projects by strike position, listing builders like Derive, Hegic, Aevo, Stryke, Kyan, Thetanuts, Typus, Auctus, Divergence, Deri, Ithaca, BaseVol, and Epicentral.  

> 
> "Onchain options projects spotlight

So instead of only watching the leader

I’m mapping the long tail:

1/ Liquidity leaders
@deriveXYZ
 - 
$DRV
 current onchain options benchmark
@aevoxyz
 - 
$AEVO
 established derivatives venue with live"


### Post #8 by @PDmytriiev
> **Author:** Petro D. | Research ([@PDmytriiev](https://x.com/PDmytriiev))  
> **Metrics:** 86 likes · 8 retweets · 4 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T16:41:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PDmytriiev/status/2103162948810101180](https://x.com/PDmytriiev/status/2103162948810101180)  


> **Visual Note:** The chart, titled "Derive Volume and Fees Have Decoupled," shows Derive's monthly options notional volume rising 348% from $0.73B in January to $3.2B in September 2026, while protocol fees increased only 73% from $324K to $562K, falling short of the March peak of $709K. The data supports the post's claim that Derive's volume is compounding at a much faster rate than its fee capture, illustrating how the July fee cuts (taker fees reduced to 0.0075% from 0.03–0.04%) are driving volume growth while limiting revenue growth.  

> 
> "Derive's options volume is up 4.5x this year and the fees increades 70%.

Volume is compounding and fee capture is not, because Derive cut its options fees in July. Taker fees went to 0.0075% from 0.03–0.04%, and top makers now get paid rebates to quote tighter. The venue is"


### Post #9 by @llamaintern
> **Author:** J. ([@llamaintern](https://x.com/llamaintern))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 1 retweets · 5 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T12:33:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/llamaintern/status/2103100406884597941](https://x.com/llamaintern/status/2103100406884597941)  


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

> 
> "I’ve been dabbling more into options on 
@DeriveXYZ
 

options can be quite overwhelming when it’s your first time using them, friends of mine have been working on a way to help simplify it for you 

give it a try"


### Post #10 by @DuncanReucassel
> **Author:** Duncan ([@DuncanReucassel](https://x.com/DuncanReucassel))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 518 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T22:19:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DuncanReucassel/status/2103248044510560606](https://x.com/DuncanReucassel/status/2103248044510560606)  


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

> 
> "Options > perps!!

On-chain options super cycle
$SYN
 $DIME
 $DRV"


### Post #11 by @PratikKala
> **Author:** Pratik Kala ([@PratikKala](https://x.com/PratikKala))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 202 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T12:11:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PratikKala/status/2103095059831013810](https://x.com/PratikKala/status/2103095059831013810)  


> **Video Content:** A news anchor on the Bloomberg show 'the open' (#ausbiz) is shown with a ticker asking 'What could derail the crypto rally?' alongside stock data including Dow Jones (DIA) down 0.71%.  

> 
> "Doing my job talking about quality 
$HYPE
 $LIT
 $DRV
 

shoutout to 
$DRV
 - Aus based project now finding global success love to see it!"


### Post #12 by @0xscannty
> **Author:** scannty ([@0xscannty](https://x.com/0xscannty))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 158 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T12:06:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xscannty/status/2103093738864320762](https://x.com/0xscannty/status/2103093738864320762)  


> **Video Content:** A trading interface for the platform 'HEAT' shows an ETH-USD price chart at $2,676.56 with various live trades listed on the left side, including positions and spreads.  

> 
> "With 
@DeriveXYZ
 finaly getting the flowers they deserve and the onchain options market expanding, we believe it is the perfect time to introduce our new vision for how options trading should look and feel.

HEAT v2 soon."


### Post #13 by @raminaol9ykas
> **Author:** ShadowBob ([@raminaol9ykas](https://x.com/raminaol9ykas))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-24T04:20:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/raminaol9ykas/status/2102976472533049649](https://x.com/raminaol9ykas/status/2102976472533049649)  


> 
> "Pushing past 27M DRV off thirty five percent of fees shows serious staying power"




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