# $KAS Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 16, 2026 > **Asset:** $KAS > **Date:** 2026-01-16 (January 16, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/kas/2026-01-16 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/kas.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @ScapeSquad > **Author:** s c a p e . 𐤊 ([@ScapeSquad](https://x.com/ScapeSquad)) > **Metrics:** 126 likes · 32 retweets · 7 comments · 7.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T07:00:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ScapeSquad/status/2012057232830316705](https://x.com/ScapeSquad/status/2012057232830316705) > > "If we want $KAS to become a powerhouse of a crypto network, we NEED to prove our decentralization by each of us running a node. It is not enough to have the infrastructure that allows max decentralization. #Kaspa needs to leave "proof of concept" behind and start showing what" ### Post #2 by @groddofcrypto > **Author:** CryptoGrodd ([@groddofcrypto](https://x.com/groddofcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 246 likes · 65 retweets · 46 comments · 6.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T16:12:08+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/groddofcrypto/status/2012196177962279007](https://x.com/groddofcrypto/status/2012196177962279007) > > "Quiet in here… any $KAS holders still around?" ### Post #3 by @cryptomatt1983 > **Author:** Crypto Matt ꓘ ([@cryptomatt1983](https://x.com/cryptomatt1983)) > **Metrics:** 57 likes · 0 retweets · 28 comments · 4.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T11:58:47+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptomatt1983/status/2012132421148570042](https://x.com/cryptomatt1983/status/2012132421148570042) > > "Kaspa has underperformed many other top 100 alts in the last 30 days. Sui is up 25% Tao is up 15% Pepe is up 52% Kaspa - 7% Wtf is going on here? $KAS are we ever going to get a break?" ### Post #4 by @groddofcrypto > **Author:** CryptoGrodd ([@groddofcrypto](https://x.com/groddofcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 100 likes · 58 retweets · 0 comments · 4.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:24:42+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/groddofcrypto/status/2012229540890685921](https://x.com/groddofcrypto/status/2012229540890685921) > > "A genuinely high-quality project emerging here. #Kaspa Who’s riding this wave with me?" ### Post #5 by @cryptodotnews > **Author:** crypto.news ([@cryptodotnews](https://x.com/cryptodotnews)) > **Metrics:** 70 likes · 35 retweets · 26 comments · 3.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T08:10:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptodotnews/status/2012074985737572372](https://x.com/cryptodotnews/status/2012074985737572372) > > "Top 10 Proof of Work cryptocurrencies ranked by block time: $KAS - 100 ms $QUBIC - 1.5 s $XEL - 5 s $QUAI - ~5 s $TAO - 12 s $ETC - 13 s $DGB - 15 s $RVN - 1 min $DOGE - 1 min $ZEC - 1.25 min Bookmark this for later!" ### Post #6 by @KaspaSilver > **Author:** Victor Resto ([@KaspaSilver](https://x.com/KaspaSilver)) > **Metrics:** 256 likes · 42 retweets · 6 comments · 3.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:49:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KaspaSilver/status/2012145221258383561](https://x.com/KaspaSilver/status/2012145221258383561) > > "Why Kaspa Is The Crypto To Not Ignore Going Into 2026 Watch! Saturday, January, 17th. 8AM EST. Early access via YouTube and Patreon! youtube.com/channel/UCv8-2 … patreon.com/KaspaSilver $KAS $kas" ### Post #7 by @asaefstroem > **Author:** saefstroem ([@asaefstroem](https://x.com/asaefstroem)) > **Metrics:** 57 likes · 17 retweets · 3 comments · 3.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:31:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/asaefstroem/status/2012246248900768208](https://x.com/asaefstroem/status/2012246248900768208) > > "$KAS can now verify any #Groth16 proof generated by any proof system supporting this algorithm." ### Post #8 by @ScapeSquad > **Author:** s c a p e . 𐤊 ([@ScapeSquad](https://x.com/ScapeSquad)) > **Metrics:** 64 likes · 20 retweets · 2 comments · 1.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:44:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ScapeSquad/status/2012310030398198166](https://x.com/ScapeSquad/status/2012310030398198166) > > "BREAKING NEWS $KAS now enables on-chain verification of Groth16 zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs. Groth16 advances #Kaspa privacy and decentralization capabilities, allowing developers to build ZK-based applications like confidential transactions directly on the L1. Welcome to" ### Post #9 by @KaspaLens > **Author:** KasLens ([@KaspaLens](https://x.com/KaspaLens)) > **Metrics:** 96 likes · 17 retweets · 2 comments · 1.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T00:15:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KaspaLens/status/2011955470366396902](https://x.com/KaspaLens/status/2011955470366396902) > > "Dear $KAS Community, set your reminders for our posts on x and follow us. Tomorrow we will launch another lovely feature, right before the weekend starts All for the $KAS Ecosystem. Cheers kaspa-lens.com" ### Post #10 by @cryptomatt1983 > **Author:** Crypto Matt ꓘ ([@cryptomatt1983](https://x.com/cryptomatt1983)) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:54:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptomatt1983/status/2012221911107797269](https://x.com/cryptomatt1983/status/2012221911107797269) > > "My boy @FinanceFreeman did it again with another Kaspa banger $KAS" ### Post #11 by @coinco041 > **Author:** coinco ([@coinco041](https://x.com/coinco041)) > **Metrics:** 43 likes · 19 retweets · 2 comments · 941 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T06:28:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinco041/status/2012049310016553415](https://x.com/coinco041/status/2012049310016553415) > > "Stables are coming on both @Igra_Labs and @kasplex in Q1 2026 as confirmed by @argonmining and @kaspador_ This is going to be big for Defi on $KAS Get the complete video by @Cryptopumpzzzz here youtube.com/live/weS-hbVw5 … #Kaspa #kasplex #igra #defi #Crypto" ### Post #12 by @unclestefan > **Author:** Uncle Stayfun ([@unclestefan](https://x.com/unclestefan)) > **Metrics:** 50 likes · 7 retweets · 2 comments · 864 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:42:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/unclestefan/status/2012233967013904866](https://x.com/unclestefan/status/2012233967013904866) > > "If Kaspa becomes everyday money for even a fraction of the population, a $2.8T market cap isn’t big it’s logical for that level of usage. Bitcoin may be worth much more… or may not even exist in that role. But a $2.8T Kaspa? That’s where things really get interesting." ### Post #13 by @AlexCryptoDubai > **Author:** Alex ([@AlexCryptoDubai](https://x.com/AlexCryptoDubai)) > **Metrics:** 70 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 815 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T09:00:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AlexCryptoDubai/status/2012087429977747697](https://x.com/AlexCryptoDubai/status/2012087429977747697) > > "GM $KAS FAM: The crypto market cap is staying steady OVER $3T and I'm still projecting around a $7T+ market cap top in 2026!!! Pumps are becoming more aggressive and I still feel its gets crazy in Q1..." ### Post #14 by @wauwda > **Author:** Wauwda. ([@wauwda](https://x.com/wauwda)) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 491 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:45:35+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wauwda/status/2012144199810810188](https://x.com/wauwda/status/2012144199810810188) > > "Unique Selling Points of $KAS ( @KaspaCurrency ) • Research of founder ( @hashdag ) is cited by projects such as ETH, DOT, IOTA, AVAX, ALGO, ATOM, ADA, XRP and more • Fastest PoW BlockDAG which solved the trilemma (10BPS and aiming for 100BPS) • MARA is mining KAS (Blackrock" ### Post #15 by @ScapeSquad > **Author:** s c a p e . 𐤊 ([@ScapeSquad](https://x.com/ScapeSquad)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 251 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T10:56:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ScapeSquad/status/2012116621410935117](https://x.com/ScapeSquad/status/2012116621410935117) > > "Yup! I've done it to make sure it's possible. You need to have access to your existing @Tangem wallet: 1 card + app password, or 1 card + biometric face ID, or 2 cards $kas" ### Post #16 by @5apere4ude > **Author:** Sapere Aude ([@5apere4ude](https://x.com/5apere4ude)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 122 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T13:42:58+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/5apere4ude/status/2012158638358487546](https://x.com/5apere4ude/status/2012158638358487546) > > "$KAS is the GOAT. In large part because of all of you! Thank you." ### Post #17 by @mannuelcrypto > **Author:** Mannuel Crypto ([@mannuelcrypto](https://x.com/mannuelcrypto)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 69 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:42:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mannuelcrypto/status/2012309531674452084](https://x.com/mannuelcrypto/status/2012309531674452084) > > "We made it $PUMP $ETH AND $KAS" ### Post #18 by @5apere4ude > **Author:** Sapere Aude ([@5apere4ude](https://x.com/5apere4ude)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 44 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:39:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/5apere4ude/status/2012218039492599877](https://x.com/5apere4ude/status/2012218039492599877) > > "$KAS is the best of the best" ### Post #19 by @konanofkaspa > **Author:** KONAN of Kaspa ([@konanofkaspa](https://x.com/konanofkaspa)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 43 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T05:51:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/konanofkaspa/status/2012039869472850213](https://x.com/konanofkaspa/status/2012039869472850213) > > "$KAS" ### Post #20 by @5apere4ude > **Author:** Sapere Aude ([@5apere4ude](https://x.com/5apere4ude)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 18 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:12:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/5apere4ude/status/2012301868131590321](https://x.com/5apere4ude/status/2012301868131590321) > > "I agree, $KAS. Do your part and run a node." ### Post #21 by @CoinMarketCap:CaptainAltcoin > **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CaptainAltcoin](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CaptainAltcoin)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:34:02.574395+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a2ff8f43ed52e3e38ebfa/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a2ff8f43ed52e3e38ebfa/) > > "This Bitcoin (BTC) Chart Looks Uncomfortably Similar to the 2022 Collapse Bitcoin price just gave chart watchers a familiar feeling, and it comes from a side-by-side comparison that is hard to ignore. Analyst Tryrex (@Tryrexcrypto) shared a TradingView chart that l" ### Post #22 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews > **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:02:03.329291+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a7cdf3217b174ff2d920b/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a7cdf3217b174ff2d920b/) > > "Complete Guide to K-Social: Kaspa's own social app K-Social is a decentralized social networking application built directly on the Kaspa blockchain. It allows users to publish posts, interact with others, and manage a social identity without" ### Post #23 by @CoinMarketCap:CaptainAltcoin > **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CaptainAltcoin](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CaptainAltcoin)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T11:34:02.527199+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a21ead87f995883250000/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a21ead87f995883250000/) > > "3 Ways ONDO $772M Upcoming Unlock Could Play Out: One Is a Disaster January 18 is shaping up to be a defining date for Ondo Finance and ONDO price, though not for the reasons many expect. The $772M token unlock has sparked intense debate, yet the real story s" ### Post #24 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews > **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments > **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:34:02.574768+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a2ff72492a24f980611a5/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a2ff72492a24f980611a5/) > > "Complete Guide to K-Social: Kaspa's own social app K-Social is a decentralized social networking application built directly on the Kaspa blockchain. It allows users to publish posts, interact with others, and manage a social identity without" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*