# $INK Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — February 18, 2026 > **Asset:** $INK > **Date:** 2026-02-18 (February 18, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ink/2026-02-18 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ink.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @asedd72 > **Author:** ASED ([@asedd72](https://x.com/asedd72)) > **Metrics:** 379 likes · 81 retweets · 52 comments · 26.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T12:53:12+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/asedd72/status/2024104915040194838](https://x.com/asedd72/status/2024104915040194838) > > "$INK Airdrop CONFIRMED $INK just got confirmed by @inkfndhq yesterday. This is your last window to farm eligibility: Deploy 5 contracts in one-click: watchoor.xyz/deploy?chain=i … Get your Domain Name Registered: watchoor.xyz/deploy/ens Grab Roles on Guild:" ### Post #2 by @Coco_Airdrop > **Author:** 𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗢 ([@Coco_Airdrop](https://x.com/Coco_Airdrop)) > **Metrics:** 160 likes · 37 retweets · 24 comments · 9.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:19:58+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Coco_Airdrop/status/2024111652778734001](https://x.com/Coco_Airdrop/status/2024111652778734001) > > "Biggest Airdrop $INK Is Heating Up No Snapshot Yet, so you can still farm How to Qualify - Final Checklist Unleashed by @krakenfx Funding - $925 Million @inkonchain has announced the token + foundation… and the airdrop is 100% happening. INK Foundation -" ### Post #3 by @liuxiaoling933 > **Author:** baby ([@liuxiaoling933](https://x.com/liuxiaoling933)) > **Metrics:** 31 likes · 1 retweets · 18 comments · 9.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:28:44+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/liuxiaoling933/status/2024144057610514581](https://x.com/liuxiaoling933/status/2024144057610514581) > > "The hardworking Cat Bro strongly recommends that I must mint—rather than declining politely, better to obey respectfully. Friends who’ve brushed past Nado, come take a look! inkscore.xyz is now live Interaction requires INK gas ≈2$ Cross-chain →" ### Post #4 by @liaoblove520 > **Author:** 龙猫·liaoblove ([@liaoblove520](https://x.com/liaoblove520)) > **Metrics:** 59 likes · 5 retweets · 30 comments · 8.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:51:54+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/liaoblove520/status/2024119688477770151](https://x.com/liaoblove520/status/2024119688477770151) > > "Those who have done Nado before, come mint this NFT, the main point is not to miss out. I saw that the official INK account liked and retweeted it, so let's do it first! We'll see later if the airdrop is related. Portal: inkscore.xyz Needs to use INK gas, about $2," ### Post #5 by @inkonchain > **Author:** ink ([@inkonchain](https://x.com/inkonchain)) > **Metrics:** 213 likes · 21 retweets · 35 comments · 8.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:19:43+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/inkonchain/status/2024126689245098140](https://x.com/inkonchain/status/2024126689245098140) > > "Ink builder community cooked 🫟" ### Post #6 by @gelatonetwork > **Author:** Gelato ([@gelatonetwork](https://x.com/gelatonetwork)) > **Metrics:** 20 likes · 7 retweets · 5 comments · 7.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T12:00:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gelatonetwork/status/2024091583029842232](https://x.com/gelatonetwork/status/2024091583029842232) > > "Ink has added $89M+ in TVS in the new year, making it the fastest-growing rollup by TVS on @l2beat . @inkonchain recently flipped Linea and is on track to overtake Starknet within a month. 2026 is Ink's year. This is only the beginning." ### Post #7 by @sam6170 > **Author:** Sam (Interop Enjoyoor ([@sam6170](https://x.com/sam6170)) > **Metrics:** 165 likes · 4 retweets · 54 comments · 7.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:39:20+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sam6170/status/2024116524051566933](https://x.com/sam6170/status/2024116524051566933) > > "Base and ink are both institutional L2s but both of em are tokenless. This particular scenario reminds me of the Layerzero and the wormhole airdrop wars. People who focused on wormhole got a larger airdrop than people who focused on Layerzero due to the distribution" ### Post #8 by @sellmanft > **Author:** Selmanft ([@sellmanft](https://x.com/sellmanft)) > **Metrics:** 79 likes · 27 retweets · 10 comments · 5.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:15:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sellmanft/status/2024155706308391262](https://x.com/sellmanft/status/2024155706308391262) > > "INK AIRDROP INCOMING — $INK CONFIRMED Early users will be rewarded If you’re farming airdrops, don’t skip INK Complete ALL tasks below Mint INK Name (-12.5%) infinityname.com/?ref=0xBb05810 … Deploy a Smart Contract onchaingm.com/?ref=0xBb05810 … Supply on INK" ### Post #9 by @muarmemuar > **Author:** muar ([@muarmemuar](https://x.com/muarmemuar)) > **Metrics:** 70 likes · 10 retweets · 11 comments · 4.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T11:03:53+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/muarmemuar/status/2024077406626095586](https://x.com/muarmemuar/status/2024077406626095586) > > "$INK is coming A short guide to the ecosystem ( inkonchain.com all apps) Perp DEXs: @nadoHQ - app.nado.xyz/?join=wVjcU3e 18 invites left @tread_fi - app.tread.fi/referral/39KUW … Yield & liquidity: @tydrohq @CurveFinance @upshift_fi Bridges: @RelayProtocol" ### Post #10 by @appledog_xyz > **Author:** Apple ([@appledog_xyz](https://x.com/appledog_xyz)) > **Metrics:** 64 likes · 13 retweets · 27 comments · 3.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T04:23:26+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/appledog_xyz/status/2023976627643052447](https://x.com/appledog_xyz/status/2023976627643052447) > > "You can only choose one for your retirement Aidrop . What would it be ? - @Polymarket ( $POLY ) , - @base ( $BASE ) , - @opensea ( $SEA ) , - @inkonchain ( $INK ) ," ### Post #11 by @RektInk > **Author:** Rekt Ink ([@RektInk](https://x.com/RektInk)) > **Metrics:** 46 likes · 0 retweets · 12 comments · 3.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T00:54:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RektInk/status/2023923948623159366](https://x.com/RektInk/status/2023923948623159366) > > "Polymarket traders are betting that $INK will launch between 250m - 500m marketcap." ### Post #12 by @A4lLfa7 > **Author:** Aku ([@A4lLfa7](https://x.com/A4lLfa7)) > **Metrics:** 19 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 2.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T10:11:15+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/A4lLfa7/status/2024064160837873776](https://x.com/A4lLfa7/status/2024064160837873776) > > "The exchange @krakenfx is developing a Layer 2 ( @inkonchain ) and it’s giving strong hints Is an airdrop coming soon?? Within the ink ecosystem, there are currently only two projects where the $INK airdrop is confirmed! Tydro @tydrohq A liquidity protocol where you can" ### Post #13 by @bee_networkers > **Author:** BEE ([@bee_networkers](https://x.com/bee_networkers)) > **Metrics:** 67 likes · 9 retweets · 13 comments · 2.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:23:50+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bee_networkers/status/2024142823428174020](https://x.com/bee_networkers/status/2024142823428174020) > > "Suggest me best mining apps $BEE $SPROUT $NC $INK $VERY" ### Post #14 by @rainyo > **Author:** rain ([@rainyo](https://x.com/rainyo)) > **Metrics:** 47 likes · 2 retweets · 10 comments · 2.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:35:59+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rainyo/status/2024115682456051844](https://x.com/rainyo/status/2024115682456051844) > > "$INK is coming soon we already know nado users will receive the airdrop in INK for me, nado now has higher priority because volume and OI have dropped, but the conditions remain the same, the same perp dex from kraken team talking about any specific strategy is pointless, i" ### Post #15 by @luis_0x > **Author:** Luis ([@luis_0x](https://x.com/luis_0x)) > **Metrics:** 38 likes · 2 retweets · 6 comments · 2.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:25:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/luis_0x/status/2024112992837632309](https://x.com/luis_0x/status/2024112992837632309) > > "If you're on Base, now is a good time to pivot to @inkonchain ." ### Post #16 by @josnhathuy > **Author:** NHAT HUY ([@josnhathuy](https://x.com/josnhathuy)) > **Metrics:** 16 likes · 5 retweets · 1 comments · 1.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:20:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/josnhathuy/status/2024126783956672905](https://x.com/josnhathuy/status/2024126783956672905) > > "$INK sắp TGE - chưa có thông tin snapshot Được back trực tiếp bởi sàn Kraken, dự án đang được chờ đón sẽ có đợt Airdrop lớn. Tổng cung: 1B TGE đầu quý 2 Những việc cần làm(đã share trước đó): 1/ Cầu: gm.inkonchain.com/bridge" ### Post #17 by @vitorfragosoo1 > **Author:** VitorF ([@vitorfragosoo1](https://x.com/vitorfragosoo1)) > **Metrics:** 47 likes · 3 retweets · 13 comments · 1.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:18:47+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vitorfragosoo1/status/2024186851041407241](https://x.com/vitorfragosoo1/status/2024186851041407241) > > "Currently, one of the airdrops I'm most bullish on is INK's, mainly because I consider it to be very under-farmed relative to Kraken's size. Few people are paying attention to @inkonchain , and for me, that's exactly where the opportunity lies. On-chain reality: -Base:" ### Post #18 by @0xInk_ > **Author:** INK ([@0xInk_](https://x.com/0xInk_)) > **Metrics:** 71 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 1.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:05:46+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xInk_/status/2024168476718621176](https://x.com/0xInk_/status/2024168476718621176) > > "testing new 360 rotation cel shading character on Kling it's very clean" ### Post #19 by @SquidsOnInk > **Author:** Squid Market ([@SquidsOnInk](https://x.com/SquidsOnInk)) > **Metrics:** 35 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T00:04:44+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SquidsOnInk/status/2023911525916852691](https://x.com/SquidsOnInk/status/2023911525916852691) > > "$Ink is the key to enter the @inkonchain world. You're not ready for what's coming" ### Post #20 by @zkgoudan > **Author:** 李狗蛋3.0 ([@zkgoudan](https://x.com/zkgoudan)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 844 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T02:17:42+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zkgoudan/status/2023944986350248429](https://x.com/zkgoudan/status/2023944986350248429) > > "不瞒你们说，24年的ink chain 上LP 我都还在。 现在你们告诉我，Nado 是ink 一个大毛？老韭菜心里真的很难受，天天被项目方吊着" ### Post #21 by @Inkscore > **Author:** Inkscore ([@Inkscore](https://x.com/Inkscore)) > **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 797 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:05:03+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Inkscore/status/2024122998916018525](https://x.com/Inkscore/status/2024122998916018525) > > "The Journey is Just Beginning! Big moves are happening on @inkonchain ! We’ve already seen 1,770+ users register and lock in their scores on @Inkscore . If you’ve been asking "Is it still time?", the answer is YES—but the window is getting tighter! Register here:" ### Post #22 by @j2blockchain_ > **Author:** J2鏈小姐 Jennifer｜ Crypto YouTuber ([@j2blockchain_](https://x.com/j2blockchain_)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 508 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:41:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/j2blockchain_/status/2024147242014409164](https://x.com/j2blockchain_/status/2024147242014409164) > > "【 $INK Airdrop Confirmation】 @inkfndhq Confirmed the $INK airdrop yesterday. If you're interested in participating, @nadoHQ be sure to join: app.nado.xyz/?join=jbHNCYW Countdown to a few referral codes" ### Post #23 by @TheDeep_xyz > **Author:** The Deep ([@TheDeep_xyz](https://x.com/TheDeep_xyz)) > **Metrics:** 18 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 466 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:14:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheDeep_xyz/status/2024185656432300160](https://x.com/TheDeep_xyz/status/2024185656432300160) > > "dreamworld $INK" ### Post #24 by @Amine_DeXer > **Author:** JondeX ([@Amine_DeXer](https://x.com/Amine_DeXer)) > **Metrics:** 21 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 317 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:14:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Amine_DeXer/status/2024200769596002675](https://x.com/Amine_DeXer/status/2024200769596002675) > > "if you’re bullish on @inkonchain rn, you’re thinking long term." ### Post #25 by @innopro_ > **Author:** Innopro ([@innopro_](https://x.com/innopro_)) > **Metrics:** 72 likes · 0 retweets · 75 comments · 256 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:07:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/innopro_/status/2024047995558199327](https://x.com/innopro_/status/2024047995558199327) > > "Some projects chase speed, Some chase yield But @inter_link Labs is different. They’re building a human-centric network where real people not bots, not fake accounts are the foundation of trust and participation. Instead of anonymous wallets, you get a verified human identity" ### Post #26 by @InkDailyTK > **Author:** Ink Daily ([@InkDailyTK](https://x.com/InkDailyTK)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 242 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:41:57+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/InkDailyTK/status/2024117182364590104](https://x.com/InkDailyTK/status/2024117182364590104) > > "The whole $INK ecosystem closing in on a tor- @nadoHQ . Meanwhile us degens: Screenshot the best moment you found" ### Post #27 by @KozakMazal > **Author:** mazal.base.eth(❖,❖) ([@KozakMazal](https://x.com/KozakMazal)) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 62 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:37:46+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KozakMazal/status/2024146329081892972](https://x.com/KozakMazal/status/2024146329081892972) > > "Base VS Ink Both L2 On-chain numbers: • Base → 20kk+ wallets (5+ tx) • Ink → 330k+ wallets (5+ tx) Supported by: • Base → supported by Coinbase (~$45B) • Ink → supported by Kraken (~$20B) To do list: On Base: Base Name (~$4) → base.org/names" ### Post #28 by @0z_Danny > **Author:** Danny ([@0z_Danny](https://x.com/0z_Danny)) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 48 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T05:41:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0z_Danny/status/2023996312036024512](https://x.com/0z_Danny/status/2023996312036024512) > > "Gm Homies. am i late to get a gm @opensea Live event in 30th March to discussion about next chapter of Opensea, but Q1 will be ends that time. TGE is possibly last week of Q1 and than live event. @inkfndhq mentioned the $INK Ticker in their X page, So there might be TGE" ### Post #29 by @bardiasani > **Author:** BARDIA ([@bardiasani](https://x.com/bardiasani)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 17 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T05:19:56+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bardiasani/status/2023990845330846081](https://x.com/bardiasani/status/2023990845330846081) > > "The $INK airdrop is coming very soon…" ### Post #30 by @AleyProbably > **Author:** Ali ([@AleyProbably](https://x.com/AleyProbably)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 11 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:44:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AleyProbably/status/2024057356099747879](https://x.com/AleyProbably/status/2024057356099747879) > > "$INK the Layer3!" ### Post #31 by @kherri2014 > **Author:** Du " ([@kherri2014](https://x.com/kherri2014)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-18T07:03:22+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kherri2014/status/2024016876737810640](https://x.com/kherri2014/status/2024016876737810640) > > "I just said GM on @inkonchain ! Come Tap to GM!" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*