# $INFOFI Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 16, 2026

> **Asset:** $INFOFI  
> **Date:** 2026-01-16 (January 16, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/infofi/2026-01-16  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/infofi.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @ourcryptotalk
> **Author:** Our Crypto Talk ([@ourcryptotalk](https://x.com/ourcryptotalk))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 9 retweets · 27 comments · 10.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:37:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ourcryptotalk/status/2012142251288539221](https://x.com/ourcryptotalk/status/2012142251288539221)  


> 
> "CT Creator Ecosystem

InfoFi might be dead.

The real creator ecosystem is the alpha now.

Here are the best of the best we know 

 DeFi Education & Explainers

These creators focus on breaking down complex concepts, providing visual aids, and educational content on Web3,"


### Post #2 by @ThuanCapital
> **Author:** ThuanCapital ([@ThuanCapital](https://x.com/ThuanCapital))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T21:54:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ThuanCapital/status/2012282270569349351](https://x.com/ThuanCapital/status/2012282270569349351)  


> 
> "X TIGHTENS INFOFI, KAITO DOWN 21%

 X is cracking down on InfoFi, the token reward models that pay users for posting content, as they are considered to cause spam, repetitive replies, and degrade content quality, leading to API access being revoked

 X’s Head of Product,"


### Post #3 by @leonabboud
> **Author:** Leon Abboud ([@leonabboud](https://x.com/leonabboud))  
> **Metrics:** 123 likes · 7 retweets · 57 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:42:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/leonabboud/status/2012234039957331995](https://x.com/leonabboud/status/2012234039957331995)  


> 
> "For a brief moment, money stopped behaving like money because of InfoFi.

Typically, money flows from the top to the bottom. But InfoFi changed that.

For the first time ever, creators with no brand, no network, no credibility could get paid.

That phase is over.

Very soon, the"


### Post #4 by @wiseadvicesumit
> **Author:** Wise Advice ([@wiseadvicesumit](https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 6 retweets · 9 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T13:50:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/2012160477090939010](https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/2012160477090939010)  


> 
> "InfoFi didn’t work.

Posting and sharing info stopped paying.

So projects went back to what’s easy to track:

• Discord roles
• NFTs
• Testnets
• Campaigns
• Ambassador tasks

If it can’t be tracked, it can’t be rewarded."


### Post #5 by @nicrypto
> **Author:** Nic ([@nicrypto](https://x.com/nicrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T16:25:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nicrypto/status/2012199415835214188](https://x.com/nicrypto/status/2012199415835214188)  


> 
> "What’s interesting about X shutting down incentive-driven posting isn’t just that it happened, but what it exposed.

When Nikita said paid posts were done, the reaction from InfoFi was immediate. API access gone. Programs paused. Kaito and Cookie DAO both pulled core features."


### Post #6 by @Alok7765
> **Author:** Alok Shukla | 𝔽rAI ([@Alok7765](https://x.com/Alok7765))  
> **Metrics:** 188 likes · 9 retweets · 48 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T11:36:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Alok7765/status/2012126846410989746](https://x.com/Alok7765/status/2012126846410989746)  


> 
> "You must have heard the news…

“INFOFI is dead” is trending everywhere 

But in crypto, one thing is certain
opportunities never die

That’s why I’ve got a new platform for you 
@RallyOnChain
How it works:
• Browse a live campaign
• Create a post for that campaign on X
•"


### Post #7 by @Victorerick001
> **Author:** victor ([@Victorerick001](https://x.com/Victorerick001))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 6 retweets · 45 comments · 446 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T05:58:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Victorerick001/status/2012041698902204457](https://x.com/Victorerick001/status/2012041698902204457)  


> 
> "The latest announcement about ending INFOFI dose not affect 
@Bappfun
 

It is not an infofi platform that rewards users specifically for posting on x and relies on x's api for that.

Instead, bappfun operates independently on the base network, focusing on mini apps and onchain"


### Post #8 by @MeeMoses83411
> **Author:** MosesMee ([@MeeMoses83411](https://x.com/MeeMoses83411))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 162 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T14:24:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MeeMoses83411/status/2012169112689013067](https://x.com/MeeMoses83411/status/2012169112689013067)  


> 
> "INFOFI IS DEAD! 
@Deebs_DeFi
 and 
@ripchillpill
 just said we are about to witness the massive comeback of KOL managers. 

Do I agree? 
Oh yes!

I just uninstalled Kaito and Wallchain extensions.

Right now, I’m all in on 
@PerceptronNTWK
 extension. 

Downloadand it earn in the"


### Post #9 by @Scaevola_XI
> **Author:** Scaevola ([@Scaevola_XI](https://x.com/Scaevola_XI))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 154 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T05:34:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Scaevola_XI/status/2012035743279907117](https://x.com/Scaevola_XI/status/2012035743279907117)  


> 
> "GM X’ers 

INFOFI WILL NEVER DIE!! 

Just kidding, shit is dead. 
But it was fun while it lasted. What did infofi bring me?

-new connections 
-so much knowledge and passion on DePINs, Robotics and AI
-some nice stimmy 

I have enjoyed learning so much these past months and"


### Post #10 by @huybuong_TCX
> **Author:** Quang Huy TCX - Next GEM ([@huybuong_TCX](https://x.com/huybuong_TCX))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 32 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T03:44:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/huybuong_TCX/status/2012007971040211383](https://x.com/huybuong_TCX/status/2012007971040211383)  


> 
> "RIP INFOFI - 22:39 on January 15th

The obsession of so many bros has finally come to an end.

After Nikita Bier’s announcement, infofi platforms like Cookie and Kaito have also simultaneously shut down their campaigns.

From now on, there will be no more Yaps, no more Snaps,"




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