# $INK Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — May 02, 2026

> **Asset:** $INK  
> **Date:** 2026-05-02 (May 02, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ink/2026-05-02  
> **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 @shafinali51
> **Author:** Shafin Ali Hridoy .ink ([@shafinali51](https://x.com/shafinali51))  
> **Metrics:** 122 likes · 19 retweets · 12 comments · 9.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T12:20:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shafinali51/status/2050550941829787784](https://x.com/shafinali51/status/2050550941829787784)  


> 
> "Wen $INK TGE 
@inkonchain
 

@layer3
 New Ink Pre-TGE task available. 
Link : 
app.layer3.xyz/communities/ink

Go and complete  all task.
If you knew what INK could do, you would never miss a thing.

More activity mode allocation.
$INK Big alpha. 
@inkfndhq"


### Post #2 by @OG_Branxi
> **Author:** Branxi ([@OG_Branxi](https://x.com/OG_Branxi))  
> **Metrics:** 69 likes · 6 retweets · 12 comments · 4.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T05:09:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OG_Branxi/status/2050442483461771720](https://x.com/OG_Branxi/status/2050442483461771720)  


> 
> "here’s my current $INK checklist:

• Delta-neutral trading on 
@nadoHQ
 + 
@krakenpro
 double points
• Hold Templar of the Storm NFT
• Trade 
@xStocksFi
 and earn points
• Use 
@tydrohq
• Join the official Nado Discord (now open to everyone)
• Be in 
@inkonchain
 Discord + complete"


### Post #3 by @RektInk
> **Author:** Rekt Ink ([@RektInk](https://x.com/RektInk))  
> **Metrics:** 78 likes · 4 retweets · 17 comments · 4.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T11:13:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RektInk/status/2050534062293430446](https://x.com/RektInk/status/2050534062293430446)  


> 
> "$INK is probably dropping on 7/13 this Summer

GM
= 7th and 13th letter of the alphabet.

GMINK = 7/13 $INK"


### Post #4 by @admen_vc_2
> **Author:** ADMEN | CryptoTimes ([@admen_vc_2](https://x.com/admen_vc_2))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T12:17:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/admen_vc_2/status/2050550185412235351](https://x.com/admen_vc_2/status/2050550185412235351)  


> 
> "Nado(
@nadoHQ
)'s points farming—it's been a while since I last looked into it, so I dug in again, and yeah, it still seems pretty solid, doesn't it...?

As a premise, Nado doesn't have its own native token; it's set to convert to $INK on Kraken's L2 "Ink chain." Plus, Nado users"


### Post #5 by @tenacious_ar
> **Author:** AR ([@tenacious_ar](https://x.com/tenacious_ar))  
> **Metrics:** 97 likes · 2 retweets · 49 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T09:51:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tenacious_ar/status/2050513412363612252](https://x.com/tenacious_ar/status/2050513412363612252)  


> 
> "NFT Mints Today

• 
@MonsterHoodie_
 ~ 1,111 Supply ~ Free (ETH)
• 
@ANITAONINKCTO
 ~ 2,222 Supply ~ Free - 0.015 ETH (INK)
• 
@PunkNormie
 ~ 2,222 Supply ~ Free - 0.0001 ETH (BASE)
• 
@tempomunks
 ~ 4,444 Supply ~ 1 - 2 pUSD (TEMPO)
• 
@EliteHoppersNFT
 ~ 5,555 Supply ~ Free (BASE)"


### Post #6 by @RationalGaze__
> **Author:** RationalGaze ([@RationalGaze__](https://x.com/RationalGaze__))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 10 retweets · 5 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T07:39:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RationalGaze__/status/2050480283921551726](https://x.com/RationalGaze__/status/2050480283921551726)  


> 
> "A few weeks ago, 
@krakenfx
 revived their IPO plans and this clearly shows where they think capital is going to rotate later this year (Clarity Act etc).
Introducing the 
@inkonchain
 $INK points system, is imo a direct way to boost activity in all their channels right before the"


### Post #7 by @everyth_ink
> **Author:** EVINK ([@everyth_ink](https://x.com/everyth_ink))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T07:50:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/everyth_ink/status/2050483006188519931](https://x.com/everyth_ink/status/2050483006188519931)  


> 
> "Why is there so much hype around $BASE and so little for 
@krakenpro
’s $INK ? 

I've been looking at the numbers, and the difference in community sentiment is staggering. Here is the alpha breakdown :

1. Ecosystem vs. Tooling

$BASE : Built by 
@coinbase
 as a frictionless home"


### Post #8 by @shafinali51
> **Author:** Shafin Ali Hridoy .ink ([@shafinali51](https://x.com/shafinali51))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 929 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T10:50:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shafinali51/status/2050528298770497757](https://x.com/shafinali51/status/2050528298770497757)  


> 
> "$INK TGE COMING 
@inkonchain
 

@Inkscore
 NFT Mint 
You are eligible $INK? 

Actively daily
 
Ink ecosystem use
Tydro use lq & borrow 
Nado use pepr dex
Kraken pro all $ hold ink point earn
 
Guild all task complete, seeker NFT holder.
This all complete you are eligible"


### Post #9 by @RektInk
> **Author:** Rekt Ink ([@RektInk](https://x.com/RektInk))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 757 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T04:46:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RektInk/status/2050436635741790342](https://x.com/RektInk/status/2050436635741790342)  


> 
> "We hit 13 Eth volume on 
@Opensea
!
opensea.io/collection/rek
…
$INK HYPE IS REAL"


### Post #10 by @RektInk
> **Author:** Rekt Ink ([@RektInk](https://x.com/RektInk))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 4 retweets · 7 comments · 565 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T09:03:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RektInk/status/2050501318192623962](https://x.com/RektInk/status/2050501318192623962)  


> 
> ">Be the OG NFT/Mascot on $INK
>Launched before it was cool
>10x from mint price
>Fully animated art
>Fat $INK airdrop imminent
Feels good man"


### Post #11 by @Dofy999
> **Author:** Tong Giam Dog ([@Dofy999](https://x.com/Dofy999))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 1 retweets · 7 comments · 554 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T09:33:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dofy999/status/2050508887531651495](https://x.com/Dofy999/status/2050508887531651495)  


> 
> "Only kids make choices. Adults take both!
Actually, no — I choose ink. 
@inkonchain
  $INK"


### Post #12 by @iammattiex
> **Author:** Mattie ([@iammattiex](https://x.com/iammattiex))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 3 retweets · 17 comments · 516 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T11:44:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/iammattiex/status/2050541818811449617](https://x.com/iammattiex/status/2050541818811449617)  


> 
> "Minting today 
@ANITAONINKCTO
 

- 4 mint phases with gtd starting at 5:30pm utc with 0.01eth mp

- free for whales and giga whales 

- 2222 supply 

- chain : INK

I secured collab for matrix, will you be there?"


### Post #13 by @Yuu__jiro
> **Author:** yuujiro ([@Yuu__jiro](https://x.com/Yuu__jiro))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 467 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T14:38:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Yuu__jiro/status/2050585616782684443](https://x.com/Yuu__jiro/status/2050585616782684443)  


> 
> "Among the targets while aiming for the ink airdrop, there are a few, but the main one is definitely NADO

If you're in a region where you can access krakenPRO, it's good to do both, right?

The official ink account has repeatedly promoted "Trade on NADO," and NADO accounts for"


### Post #14 by @RektInk
> **Author:** Rekt Ink ([@RektInk](https://x.com/RektInk))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 291 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T04:10:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RektInk/status/2050427661122519076](https://x.com/RektInk/status/2050427661122519076)  


> 
> "RektInk #1331 just sold for 0.0145 ETH ($32.43) on 
@inkonchain
. 

Rekt is the $INK mascot, the first NFT on the chain, and the only animated collection. Culture is priceless. 

Trade here:
opensea.io/collection/rek
…"


### Post #15 by @ChibiOnInk
> **Author:** CHIBINK ([@ChibiOnInk](https://x.com/ChibiOnInk))  
> **Metrics:** 69 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 287 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T09:55:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChibiOnInk/status/2050514581601366273](https://x.com/ChibiOnInk/status/2050514581601366273)  


> 
> "gmINK 
@inkonchain"


### Post #16 by @Peter_rock07
> **Author:** Peter ([@Peter_rock07](https://x.com/Peter_rock07))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 230 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T12:19:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Peter_rock07/status/2050550698979512350](https://x.com/Peter_rock07/status/2050550698979512350)  


> 
> "Projects with zero haters 

> Pumpfun
> Monad
> Plasma
> OpenSea
> Solana
> Kalshi
> Axiom
> Starknet
> Aster
> Metamask
> Eclipse
> Starknet
> Ink
> Lighter
> ZKsync
> Infinex

Did I miss something"


### Post #17 by @inksonchain
> **Author:** INKs ([@inksonchain](https://x.com/inksonchain))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T11:53:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/inksonchain/status/2050544245174325487](https://x.com/inksonchain/status/2050544245174325487)  


> 
> "The INK store already opened :D INKs who unlocked the merch trait are already availables
inks-store.hoplix.shop"


### Post #18 by @inksonchain
> **Author:** INKs ([@inksonchain](https://x.com/inksonchain))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 189 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T09:49:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/inksonchain/status/2050513117038166522](https://x.com/inksonchain/status/2050513117038166522)  


> 
> "GM | Let'z start the weekend"


### Post #19 by @ssaamig
> **Author:** gulec.ether ([@ssaamig](https://x.com/ssaamig))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 154 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T13:06:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ssaamig/status/2050562656004719063](https://x.com/ssaamig/status/2050562656004719063)  


> 
> "Ink — Airdrop 🫟

 Kraken's L2 Ink will launch token 

INK Guild  
guild.xyz/inkonchain/adm
…

get your ink name
infinityname.com/?ref=0x2C5b698
…

provide liquidity
app.tydro.com

Say gm and Take GMcards
onchaingm.com/?ref=0x2C5b698
…

Kraken Perp Dex"


### Post #20 by @GiantFamilydog
> **Author:** GiantFamily ([@GiantFamilydog](https://x.com/GiantFamilydog))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 39 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T15:52:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GiantFamilydog/status/2050604433889763765](https://x.com/GiantFamilydog/status/2050604433889763765)  


> 
> "gmINK $PEPECOIN 

- kraken building 
- "gmINK" in 
kek.space 4 golden tickets 
- deb is leakors 
- comfy"


### Post #21 by @RegisTex23
> **Author:** Reginaldo Teixeira | Embaixador da Interlink ([@RegisTex23](https://x.com/RegisTex23))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 34 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T21:04:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RegisTex23/status/2050682742502039916](https://x.com/RegisTex23/status/2050682742502039916)  


> 
> ""I prefer to stick with Solana because it's already risen a lot."

Exactly.

You're buying after the proof.

Others are buying before it.

 High ROI doesn't come from confirmation

It comes from anticipation.

InterLink is still being ignored.

And Ignored Today = Disputed"


### Post #22 by @cheuk_baby
> **Author:** Jason傑森 ([@cheuk_baby](https://x.com/cheuk_baby))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-02T20:34:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cheuk_baby/status/2050675341660951036](https://x.com/cheuk_baby/status/2050675341660951036)  


> 
> "INK just seems too quiet compared to Base"




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