# $INK Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — April 12, 2026

> **Asset:** $INK  
> **Date:** 2026-04-12 (April 12, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ink/2026-04-12  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ink.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @Tom_Degen68
> **Author:** Tom ([@Tom_Degen68](https://x.com/Tom_Degen68))  
> **Metrics:** 88 likes · 2 retweets · 39 comments · 8.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T14:32:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Tom_Degen68/status/2043336407394218204](https://x.com/Tom_Degen68/status/2043336407394218204)  


> 
> "Wait, there is no $NADO token!?

Hearing rumors that 
@nadoHQ
 points might convert directly to $INK at TGE. 

Makes sense cuz Kraken is backing both Ink and Nado, so the alignment is there.

Season 1 is live, weekly points distributed for trading volume + liquidity vault +"


### Post #2 by @InkHubHQ_
> **Author:** Ink Hub 🫟 ([@InkHubHQ_](https://x.com/InkHubHQ_))  
> **Metrics:** 121 likes · 21 retweets · 13 comments · 8.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T05:00:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/InkHubHQ_/status/2043192387846172986](https://x.com/InkHubHQ_/status/2043192387846172986)  


> 
> "$INK Airdrop Guide

TGE expected July–September 2026. The Ink Foundation has confirmed an incentives token and airdrop weighted toward real usage, early onchain activity, and Kraken Pro users. First Kraken points drop lands April 13.

Two parallel systems determine eligibility:"


### Post #3 by @top7ico
> **Author:** Top 7 Crypto | Analytics & Alpha ([@top7ico](https://x.com/top7ico))  
> **Metrics:** 62 likes · 14 retweets · 5 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T07:05:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/top7ico/status/2043224027053891807](https://x.com/top7ico/status/2043224027053891807)  


> 
> "Top Upcoming Crypto Events of April
April 13–30, 2026

Next 2 weeks brings a mix of TGEs, mainnet and product launches. Stay sharp and DYOR.

On the radar
• Mainnet & TGE: $DBT $AI $BILL $CHIP $PROS
• TGE: $WINGS
• Token sale: $BLEND
• Point program: $INK
• Product: $BGB"


### Post #4 by @cruelhandeth
> **Author:** sergio ([@cruelhandeth](https://x.com/cruelhandeth))  
> **Metrics:** 141 likes · 18 retweets · 57 comments · 4.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T08:05:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cruelhandeth/status/2043239032671404091](https://x.com/cruelhandeth/status/2043239032671404091)  


> 
> "Testing some stuff out.

I just said GM on 
@inkonchain
! 

Send me a GM!"


### Post #5 by @InkfolkNFT
> **Author:** Inkfolk ([@InkfolkNFT](https://x.com/InkfolkNFT))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 9 retweets · 63 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T15:28:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/InkfolkNFT/status/2043350473441235114](https://x.com/InkfolkNFT/status/2043350473441235114)  


> 
> "Mint tomorrow. Don't drop your wallet, don't RT — it's useless.

 
opensea.io/collection/ink
…"


### Post #6 by @InkHubHQ_
> **Author:** Ink Hub 🫟 ([@InkHubHQ_](https://x.com/InkHubHQ_))  
> **Metrics:** 150 likes · 6 retweets · 2 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T18:36:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/InkHubHQ_/status/2043397842954580201](https://x.com/InkHubHQ_/status/2043397842954580201)  


> 
> "$INK season is coming"


### Post #7 by @InkBunniesNFT
> **Author:** Ink Bunnies NFT ([@InkBunniesNFT](https://x.com/InkBunniesNFT))  
> **Metrics:** 80 likes · 9 retweets · 11 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T10:10:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/InkBunniesNFT/status/2043270637020406266](https://x.com/InkBunniesNFT/status/2043270637020406266)  


> 
> "We were never just NFTs… 

Building beyond the art.
Expanding the $INK ecosystem.

More is coming than you think.
Stay close."


### Post #8 by @alphaxiaojinbao
> **Author:** Alpha小金宝 ([@alphaxiaojinbao](https://x.com/alphaxiaojinbao))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T08:39:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alphaxiaojinbao/status/2043247591631323492](https://x.com/alphaxiaojinbao/status/2043247591631323492)  


> 
> "The 
@inkonchain
 project, incubated by the Kraken exchange set to go public on U.S. stock markets soon, has clearly stated that it will conduct its TGE from July to September 2026.

The airdrop interaction guide is here—sharing with everyone how to snag a high-weight INK airdrop."


### Post #9 by @d_iam_ace
> **Author:** D_ace ([@d_iam_ace](https://x.com/d_iam_ace))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T03:48:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/d_iam_ace/status/2043174266833633392](https://x.com/d_iam_ace/status/2043174266833633392)  


> 
> "INK NFTs are gaining the momentum as $INK TGE is around the corner,

are you feeling bullish or bearish for this one?"


### Post #10 by @DogOfInk
> **Author:** $DOG (INK) ([@DogOfInk](https://x.com/DogOfInk))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T14:24:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DogOfInk/status/2043334561199735026](https://x.com/DogOfInk/status/2043334561199735026)  


> 
> "The NFT season on 
@inkonchain
 is officially OPEN! 

You can now mint your $DOG Character NFT for only 0.00075 ETH.

 Use it right now in $DOG Jump.  Keep it safe. You will need this character for our next massive release: Dog Ink.

Mint here: 
doggame.ink/#/shop"


### Post #11 by @HoneySlop
> **Author:** Honeyslop ([@HoneySlop](https://x.com/HoneySlop))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T10:35:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HoneySlop/status/2043276843088744690](https://x.com/HoneySlop/status/2043276843088744690)  


> 
> "Today 
@RektInk
 flipped Nado NFTs in volume.

RektInk floor price: .017 Eth
Nado floor price: .337 Eth

Will the price also follow? Rekt is the first NFT on the chain so people are expecting a HUGE $INK allocation."


### Post #12 by @DogOfInk
> **Author:** $DOG (INK) ([@DogOfInk](https://x.com/DogOfInk))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T17:23:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DogOfInk/status/2043379397827379608](https://x.com/DogOfInk/status/2043379397827379608)  


> 
> "HUGE NEWS for the $DOG Ink Game ecosystem! 

We’ve just launched the brand new "Friends" tab in-game, and we are preparing something massive.

Soon, we will open the mint for an exclusive $DOG (Btc) NFT skin. The best part? You can instantly equip and USE your minted NFT"


### Post #13 by @Baili1018
> **Author:** 百里 ([@Baili1018](https://x.com/Baili1018))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 0 retweets · 45 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T01:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Baili1018/status/2043131992674357385](https://x.com/Baili1018/status/2043131992674357385)  


> 
> "Big things are coming, 
@InkHubHQ_
 is gearing up for TGE! 45% of $INK tokens are about to be airdropped!

Kraken-built Ethereum L2 — Ink (
@inkonchain
) — after launching its mainnet ahead of schedule in December 2024, saw TVL skyrocket from $7M to over $530M (latest L2Beat data),"


### Post #14 by @0xDeville
> **Author:** DEVILLE ([@0xDeville](https://x.com/0xDeville))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 16 retweets · 26 comments · 739 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T20:10:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xDeville/status/2043421446081249731](https://x.com/0xDeville/status/2043421446081249731)  


> 
> "Seen a lot of talk about 
@inkonchain
 lately?  

I took the time to break it down properly so you don’t have to. Here’s the simple, no-fluff guide to 
@krakenfx
 L2 

PS: the image below is 
@ANITAONINKCTO
, the mascot of $INK"


### Post #15 by @hizqilsky
> **Author:** Hizqil ([@hizqilsky](https://x.com/hizqilsky))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 1 retweets · 27 comments · 670 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T11:52:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hizqilsky/status/2043296227257905394](https://x.com/hizqilsky/status/2043296227257905394)  


> 
> "seems INK is nearing tge with 45% of $ink set for airdrop

quick overview

ink (
@inkonchain
) is a kraken built ethereum l2 that launched in dec 2024 and scaled fast
tvl jumped from ~$7m to ~$530m (l2beat), showing strong early traction

> $ink essentials 

fixed 1b supply, no"


### Post #16 by @pnxgrp
> **Author:** PHOENIX - Crypto News & Analytics ([@pnxgrp](https://x.com/pnxgrp))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 505 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T17:31:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2043381438519693474](https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2043381438519693474)  


> 
> "TOP UPCOMING CRYPTO EVENTS

Here are the key upcoming crypto events to watch:

#Fluent $BLEND #Ink $INK #DabbaNetwork $DBT #Bitget $BGB #wingbits $WINGS #Binance $BNB #Kindred $KIN #Gensyn $AI #USDai $CHIP"


### Post #17 by @Btcniumowang
> **Author:** 牛魔王 ([@Btcniumowang](https://x.com/Btcniumowang))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-12T11:41:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Btcniumowang/status/2043293387890065803](https://x.com/Btcniumowang/status/2043293387890065803)  


> 
> "The INK ecosystem is indeed worth deep cultivation."




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