# $ETC Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — August 05, 2026 > **Asset:** $ETC > **Date:** 2026-08-05 (August 05, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/etc/2026-08-05 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/etc.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @mzeller > **Author:** Marc Zeller ([@mzeller](https://x.com/mzeller)) > **Metrics:** 216 likes · 9 retweets · 26 comments · 23.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-05T09:23:35+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mzeller/status/2084933325244780733](https://x.com/mzeller/status/2084933325244780733) > **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample] > > "It would be interesting to see @LidoFinance @ether_fi & @aave grow a spine and straight-up refuse EIP-8361. Realistically, we won't end up with a new Ethereum Classic as they will be forced to fold. This will take down the ivory tower and rebalance the power dynamics within" ### Post #2 by @mark_greaat > **Author:** Mark ([@mark_greaat](https://x.com/mark_greaat)) > **Metrics:** 118 likes · 108 retweets · 27 comments · 7.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-05T14:54:55+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mark_greaat/status/2085016707513323849](https://x.com/mark_greaat/status/2085016707513323849) > **Video Content:** A close-up of a laptop with a glowing screen, featuring partial text 'Wha i' visible in the lower left corner against a pink and blue lit background. > > "True decentralization doesn’t compromise it builds. Powered by Proof of Work and anchored in immutability, @ETCGrantsDao is empowering innovators to shape the future of $ETC . Where resilience meets opportunity." ### Post #3 by @Cryptoiconn > **Author:** ICONIC ([@Cryptoiconn](https://x.com/Cryptoiconn)) > **Metrics:** 54 likes · 2 retweets · 22 comments · 361 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-05T09:18:57+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptoiconn/status/2084932158922109093](https://x.com/Cryptoiconn/status/2084932158922109093) > **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample] > > "#ETCGRANTSDAO supports developers building on Ethereum Classic by funding real world, impactful projects. With transparent governance and no single authority, it stays true to the idea of pure decentralization. If you’re interested in how it works and what it’s building, check" ### Post #4 by @Quinterrible > **Author:** ℚ𝕦𝕚𝕟 ([@Quinterrible](https://x.com/Quinterrible)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 173 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-05T20:03:20+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Quinterrible/status/2085094324765638685](https://x.com/Quinterrible/status/2085094324765638685) > **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample] > > "Thank you @cryptoETC and @ghoulasana for collecting!" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*