# $INJ Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 18, 2026 > **Asset:** $INJ > **Date:** 2026-01-18 (January 18, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/inj/2026-01-18 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/inj.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @CryptoUKong > **Author:** UKong ([@CryptoUKong](https://x.com/CryptoUKong)) > **Metrics:** 46 likes · 0 retweets · 41 comments · 23.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T12:34:59+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoUKong/status/2012866307881156693](https://x.com/CryptoUKong/status/2012866307881156693) > > "@injective @InjectiveLabsCN Weekly Update (2025.1.12 - 1.18) | $INJ Deflation + Institutional Dual Engine! 1/ Korea University (Korea’s oldest and most prestigious university) officially joins! As a validator + research partner, deepening APAC expansion, combining their smart" ### Post #2 by @injective > **Author:** Injective ([@injective](https://x.com/injective)) > **Metrics:** 316 likes · 76 retweets · 28 comments · 8.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T17:12:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/injective/status/2012936182821163062](https://x.com/injective/status/2012936182821163062) > > "Injective is dominating across the board. From industry defining institutional partnerships, to a newly released tokenomics upgrade designed to accelerate $INJ deflation, to direct meetings with the SEC to advance constructive crypto policy in the United States, Injective is" ### Post #3 by @CryptoMiners_Co > **Author:** Crypto Miners ([@CryptoMiners_Co](https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co)) > **Metrics:** 96 likes · 28 retweets · 25 comments · 7.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T18:20:43+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co/status/2012953315399921991](https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co/status/2012953315399921991) > > "IIP-617: The $INJ Supply Squeeze is entering its final voting phase. This proposal aims to double $INJ's deflation rate by tightening issuance parameters and enhancing burns via the Community BuyBack mechanism (using ecosystem revenue including fees). Together, these changes" ### Post #4 by @Cointelegraph > **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph)) > **Metrics:** 44 likes · 7 retweets · 25 comments · 4.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T13:01:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2012872853390082081](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2012872853390082081) > > "MARKET: $INJ TVL is up 40% MoM and 64% up in 2026. Source: defillama.com/chain/injective Stake INJ: cointelegraph.com/decentralizati …" ### Post #5 by @peachtaotao_999 > **Author:** Peaches ([@peachtaotao_999](https://x.com/peachtaotao_999)) > **Metrics:** 121 likes · 0 retweets · 122 comments · 4.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T01:09:44+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/peachtaotao_999/status/2012693857566392784](https://x.com/peachtaotao_999/status/2012693857566392784) > > "When a token that has already achieved continuous burning through community buybacks decides to push toward even more extreme deflation — @injective ’s $INJ now stands at the crossroads of rewriting the rules of crypto economics. The currently active IIP-617 Supply Compression" ### Post #6 by @Lahnshen > **Author:** Lahn ([@Lahnshen](https://x.com/Lahnshen)) > **Metrics:** 88 likes · 22 retweets · 23 comments · 4.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T17:34:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lahnshen/status/2012941775921676409](https://x.com/Lahnshen/status/2012941775921676409) > > "Since articles are really heating up, it’s time for an Injective Article Competition! $1,000 Reward. The best article wins. Anything Injective related." ### Post #7 by @InjectiveNow > **Author:** Injective Now ([@InjectiveNow](https://x.com/InjectiveNow)) > **Metrics:** 83 likes · 8 retweets · 5 comments · 2.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T17:10:37+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/InjectiveNow/status/2012935672923893779](https://x.com/InjectiveNow/status/2012935672923893779) > > "Made in America Made for the future Made on $INJ That's Injective" ### Post #8 by @gemtoast > **Author:** Gemtoast ([@gemtoast](https://x.com/gemtoast)) > **Metrics:** 73 likes · 4 retweets · 37 comments · 2.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T10:23:29+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gemtoast/status/2012833215627583590](https://x.com/gemtoast/status/2012833215627583590) > > "just a reminder real quick $INJ is sitting #8 in annual revenue out of 66 competing apps read that again. top 10 revenue, with a fraction of the market cap and the craziest part? that number isn't flat. its growing constantly this is exactly how comebacks start 2026 about to" ### Post #9 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 51 likes · 4 retweets · 12 comments · 867 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T15:16:29+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012906948312670454](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012906948312670454) > > "𝙏𝙤𝙥 5 NFTs collection on @injective in the past 7 days by Volume ———— @xCultofAnons (Volume 151.44 $INJ ) @ParadyzeFi ( Volume 84.00 $INJ ) @PremierNinjas ( Volume 78.37 $INJ ) @InjectiveQuants ( Volume 40.44 $INJ ) @MASKED_INJ ( Volume 22.28 $INJ ) ————" ### Post #10 by @Hakan0xNFT > **Author:** HknNFT ([@Hakan0xNFT](https://x.com/Hakan0xNFT)) > **Metrics:** 97 likes · 0 retweets · 102 comments · 761 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T11:20:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Hakan0xNFT/status/2012847655987146909](https://x.com/Hakan0xNFT/status/2012847655987146909) > > "Now I’m sharing a short video tutorial showing how INJ stakers can vote on IIP-617. @injective Of course, you should have already made your own decision, and you must have INJ staked with any validator in order to participate. First, go to injhub.com/proposal/617. Then," ### Post #11 by @barakat539 > **Author:** khaled barakat ([@barakat539](https://x.com/barakat539)) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 686 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T13:36:28+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/barakat539/status/2012881779544277142](https://x.com/barakat539/status/2012881779544277142) > > "The Total Value Locked (TVL) on the #inj network has risen by 64%" ### Post #12 by @deey_yarh > **Author:** Deeyarh ([@deey_yarh](https://x.com/deey_yarh)) > **Metrics:** 101 likes · 3 retweets · 106 comments · 675 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T19:11:20+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/deey_yarh/status/2012966053303717922](https://x.com/deey_yarh/status/2012966053303717922) > > "Before I sign off here, I think what the @injective ecosystem actually stands for is worth stepping back to recognize. Injective didn’t just attract a group of followers, it inspired a community of active contributors, known affectionately as Ninjas, because they don’t just" ### Post #13 by @JoshuaAbel68 > **Author:** Miro ([@JoshuaAbel68](https://x.com/JoshuaAbel68)) > **Metrics:** 32 likes · 4 retweets · 27 comments · 347 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T13:44:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JoshuaAbel68/status/2012883774120370260](https://x.com/JoshuaAbel68/status/2012883774120370260) > > "$INJ | @injective Weekly Recap! It’s another beautiful weekend, and I’m back with the Injective weekly roundup. Here’s what happened within and beyond the Injective ecosystem. Let’s take 60 seconds to dive in. A thread" ### Post #14 by @Zephyro_STARK > **Author:** Zephyro STARK ▚▘ ([@Zephyro_STARK](https://x.com/Zephyro_STARK)) > **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 214 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T15:28:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Zephyro_STARK/status/2012910064861069470](https://x.com/Zephyro_STARK/status/2012910064861069470) > > "Ninjas know traditional finance is outdated. This is @injective era fast, scalable, and built with purpose. No hype, no shortcuts. Just real decentralized infrastructure doing what it’s meant to do. We’re only getting started. Ninjas move early, and $INJ is leading the way." ### Post #15 by @mannuelcrypto > **Author:** Mannuel Crypto ([@mannuelcrypto](https://x.com/mannuelcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 160 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T18:47:08+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mannuelcrypto/status/2012959963279245744](https://x.com/mannuelcrypto/status/2012959963279245744) > > "Alright everyone, let's take a look at the numbers from last week's trading free tips here $APT +10% $APT +10% $AAVE +10% $ADA +47% $INJ +10% $TAO - still in progress One week, four days of trade and a whopping +87% return Massive congrats to all of you who were in on" ### Post #16 by @0xtega_ > **Author:** Tega ([@0xtega_](https://x.com/0xtega_)) > **Metrics:** 27 likes · 3 retweets · 20 comments · 160 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T05:20:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xtega_/status/2012757005467783253](https://x.com/0xtega_/status/2012757005467783253) > > "Happy Sunday $INJ believers Yet another Huge W for @Injective ! Korea University, literally the oldest and one of the most prestigious unis (SKY level) just became a validator on Injective, Not just that, They also kicked off a full institutional research program. Though" ### Post #17 by @CeruonINJ > **Author:** Ceru ([@CeruonINJ](https://x.com/CeruonINJ)) > **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 116 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T04:02:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CeruonINJ/status/2012737383888806300](https://x.com/CeruonINJ/status/2012737383888806300) > > "day 5 done! participate too, and get a chance at 200 INJ. ➣ answer the quiz using the link down below. ➣ repost the quiz with #NinjaBounty, and tag @injective , @NinjaLabsHQ , @NinjaLabsCN" ### Post #18 by @Zephyro_STARK > **Author:** Zephyro STARK ▚▘ ([@Zephyro_STARK](https://x.com/Zephyro_STARK)) > **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 87 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T19:40:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Zephyro_STARK/status/2012973338424193120](https://x.com/Zephyro_STARK/status/2012973338424193120) > > "Ninjas aren’t just watching they’re building the future of finance. In just a few days, $INJ and @injective have made moves that are changing the game. Check it all out ⇓" ### Post #19 by @Saladin__Crypto > **Author:** Saladin.inj ([@Saladin__Crypto](https://x.com/Saladin__Crypto)) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 78 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T11:50:55+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Saladin__Crypto/status/2012855217302159460](https://x.com/Saladin__Crypto/status/2012855217302159460) > > "Once $INJ takes off there's no stopping the memetrain $NINJA $QUNT $NONJA $KIRA" ### Post #20 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 58 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T11:11:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012845391012601973](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012845391012601973) > > "Follow and like the last post I'll reply instantly" ### Post #21 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 35 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T15:40:12+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012912917696418229](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012912917696418229) > > "Follow and like the last post I'll reply instantly" ### Post #22 by @bestcryptotoken > **Author:** CryptogemsX ([@bestcryptotoken](https://x.com/bestcryptotoken)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 34 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T18:19:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bestcryptotoken/status/2012952971709948172](https://x.com/bestcryptotoken/status/2012952971709948172) > > "$INJ SZN" ### Post #23 by @captain_kent > **Author:** Captain Kent | 船长 ([@captain_kent](https://x.com/captain_kent)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 34 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T13:06:22+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/captain_kent/status/2012874205667479615](https://x.com/captain_kent/status/2012874205667479615) > > "INJ我以后玩过 我叫它阴茎" ### Post #24 by @bestcryptotoken > **Author:** CryptogemsX ([@bestcryptotoken](https://x.com/bestcryptotoken)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 32 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T15:21:55+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bestcryptotoken/status/2012908318847586463](https://x.com/bestcryptotoken/status/2012908318847586463) > > "Amazing $INJ recap" ### Post #25 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 24 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T11:37:59+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012851962216153216](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012851962216153216) > > "Follow and like the last post I'll reply instantly" ### Post #26 by @LunaPunkNFT > **Author:** Nick_richie ([@LunaPunkNFT](https://x.com/LunaPunkNFT)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 21 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T07:19:54+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LunaPunkNFT/status/2012787013498609791](https://x.com/LunaPunkNFT/status/2012787013498609791) > > "Everyone talks about “sound money.” @Injective is actually doing it. The new vote (IIP-617) doubles the INJ burn rate. Lower supply + more burns from app use = strong upside. $INJ supply is going down in real time. Buy it…" ### Post #27 by @zionphils > **Author:** Senseiman.inj ([@zionphils](https://x.com/zionphils)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 20 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T09:38:55+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zionphils/status/2012821998087340349](https://x.com/zionphils/status/2012821998087340349) > > "GM Day 88 posting the $INJ logo until Injective hits $100. #bullrun" ### Post #28 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 12 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T10:53:59+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012840888758657244](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012840888758657244) > > "This is huge news." ### Post #29 by @MadMagicSOL > **Author:** Mad Magic.Sol ([@MadMagicSOL](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 12 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T04:42:29+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2012747396770668984](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2012747396770668984) > > "So many burns, $INJ is turning into a digital diet plan." ### Post #30 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 12 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T00:00:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012676336049918291](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012676336049918291) > > "" ### Post #31 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 11 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T11:04:49+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012843617262415987](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012843617262415987) > > "Follow and like the last post I'll reply instantly" ### Post #32 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 5 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T10:58:49+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012842106520314047](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012842106520314047) > > "Thanks for the advice" ### Post #33 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T10:51:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012840312150851736](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012840312150851736) > > "Follow and like the last post I'll reply instantly" ### Post #34 by @sudiro_deni > **Author:** Justinrun ([@sudiro_deni](https://x.com/sudiro_deni)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T05:54:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sudiro_deni/status/2012765491190964381](https://x.com/sudiro_deni/status/2012765491190964381) > > "$PUNC @cryptitalk : Crypto buzz: $HABIBI airdrop is coming. @solanamobile is cleaning $SKR airdrop distribution by removing 'Seeker clusters'. Plus, @Injective 's $INJ token is setting new deflationary standards with IIP-617. Exciting shifts in crypto economics! @SolanaFloor" ### Post #35 by @VPhm23380671 > **Author:** John Pham | MemeMax ([@VPhm23380671](https://x.com/VPhm23380671)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T12:51:38+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/VPhm23380671/status/2012870497890152758](https://x.com/VPhm23380671/status/2012870497890152758) > > "The upgrade to INJ's burn mechanism is indeed redefining the possibilities of the deflationary model." ### Post #36 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T11:03:14+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012843216127615215](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012843216127615215) > > "Gm gm bro" ### Post #37 by @bimskuy444 > **Author:** Mr Bimas ([@bimskuy444](https://x.com/bimskuy444)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T05:56:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bimskuy444/status/2012765995958403115](https://x.com/bimskuy444/status/2012765995958403115) > > "$PUNC @cryptitalk : Crypto buzz: $HABIBI airdrop is coming. @solanamobile is cleaning $SKR airdrop distribution by removing 'Seeker clusters'. Plus, @Injective 's $INJ token is setting new deflationary standards with IIP-617. Exciting shifts in crypto economics! @habibixsolana" ### Post #38 by @CattyETHcrypto > **Author:** ℛ𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓃.𝒾𝓃𝒿 ([@CattyETHcrypto](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T15:09:42+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012905244825457069](https://x.com/CattyETHcrypto/status/2012905244825457069) > > "𝙏𝙤𝙥 5 NFTs collection on @injective in the past 7 days by Volume ———— @xCultofAnons (Volume 151.44 $INJ ) @ParadyzeFi ( Volume 84.00 $INJ ) @PremierNinjas ( Volume 78.37 $INJ ) @InjectiveQuants ( Volume 40.44 $INJ ) @MASKED_INJ ( Volume 22.28 $INJ ) ————" ### Post #39 by @arfanoxz > **Author:** arfan ([@arfanoxz](https://x.com/arfanoxz)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T06:26:04+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/arfanoxz/status/2012773464294244605](https://x.com/arfanoxz/status/2012773464294244605) > > "$PUNC @cryptitalk : Crypto buzz: $HABIBI airdrop is coming. @solanamobile is cleaning $SKR airdrop distribution by removing 'Seeker clusters'. Plus, @Injective 's $INJ token is setting new deflationary standards with IIP-617. Exciting shifts in crypto economics! @habibixsolana" ### Post #40 by @awilieo4 > **Author:** lieraw ([@awilieo4](https://x.com/awilieo4)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T06:00:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/awilieo4/status/2012766930533519371](https://x.com/awilieo4/status/2012766930533519371) > > "$PUNC @cryptitalk : Crypto buzz: $HABIBI airdrop is coming. @solanamobile is cleaning $SKR airdrop distribution by removing 'Seeker clusters'. Plus, @Injective 's $INJ token is setting new deflationary standards with IIP-617. Exciting shifts in crypto economics! @habibixsolana" ### Post #41 by @garingsek > **Author:** Crunchy ([@garingsek](https://x.com/garingsek)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments > **Posted:** 2026-01-18T05:58:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/garingsek/status/2012766546473693343](https://x.com/garingsek/status/2012766546473693343) > > "$PUNC @cryptitalk : Crypto buzz: $HABIBI airdrop is coming. @solanamobile is cleaning $SKR airdrop distribution by removing 'Seeker clusters'. Plus, @Injective 's $INJ token is setting new deflationary standards with IIP-617. Exciting shifts in crypto economics! @peachtaotao_999" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*