# $NEAR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — October 17, 2025

> **Asset:** $NEAR  
> **Date:** 2025-10-17 (October 17, 2025)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/near/2025-10-17  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/near.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @ilblackdragon
> **Author:** Illia (root.near) ( ([@ilblackdragon](https://x.com/ilblackdragon))  
> **Metrics:** 169 likes · 30 retweets · 25 comments · 7.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T13:22:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ilblackdragon/status/1979176157212705045](https://x.com/ilblackdragon/status/1979176157212705045)  


> 
> "NEAR Intents provides the simplest API to route assets around web3.

Stripe built massive business by allowing devs and merchants to easily accept funds in web2.

This is so much bigger allowing institutions, merchants, devs and agents to route liquidity, payments with ease."


### Post #2 by @ZeusInCrypto
> **Author:** Zeus ([@ZeusInCrypto](https://x.com/ZeusInCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 344 likes · 31 retweets · 9 comments · 5.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T14:18:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZeusInCrypto/status/1979190274338263426](https://x.com/ZeusInCrypto/status/1979190274338263426)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 44  

> 
> "Positions holding at the moment. What I have learned through years in prrps, Probably you don’t know. $Sui 
$Inj $Near"


### Post #3 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T17:16:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/1979234985476338144](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/1979234985476338144)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 19  

> 
> "> "NEAR could be interesting for a wild card""


### Post #4 by @pnxgrp
> **Author:** PHOENIX - Crypto News & Analytics ([@pnxgrp](https://x.com/pnxgrp))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T09:45:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/1979121521424507303](https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/1979121521424507303)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 22  

> 
> "THE MOST ACTIVE CRYPTOS BASED ON THE #GITHUB DATA FOR 9 MONTHS                
                
$MINA $ICP $LINK $BTC $STORJ $EGLD $NEAR $ETH $XCH $RBC"


### Post #5 by @chainspect_app
> **Author:** Chainspect ([@chainspect_app](https://x.com/chainspect_app))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T16:33:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chainspect_app/status/1979224205032935756](https://x.com/chainspect_app/status/1979224205032935756)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 7  

> 
> "More Validators, Stronger NEAR
@NEARProtocol
 just added 7 new validators, reaching 348 in total and marking a new 30-day high in decentralization

Each validator helps keep NEAR secure, resilient, and online no matter what

 
chainspect.app/chain/near"


### Post #6 by @NEAR_Blockchain
> **Author:** NEAR AI Legion ([@NEAR_Blockchain](https://x.com/NEAR_Blockchain))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 11 retweets · 5 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T12:48:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEAR_Blockchain/status/1979167575855554974](https://x.com/NEAR_Blockchain/status/1979167575855554974)  


> 
> "October 17th: ZolaNEAR, Mechanized AI, Medicinal Discoveries from Google AI, LLMs are coming for Super Forecasters"


### Post #7 by @paulscott_02
> **Author:** Paul ([@paulscott_02](https://x.com/paulscott_02))  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 6 retweets · 47 comments · 721 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T18:57:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/paulscott_02/status/1979260585729561073](https://x.com/paulscott_02/status/1979260585729561073)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 28  

> 
> "blockchains don’t usually communicate, but NEAR Chain Signatures changes that. 

it lets smart contracts on NEAR control assets on chains like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, or XRP. 
@moremarketsxyz
 automates cross chain withdrawals and liquidations like one universal crypto remote."


### Post #8 by @CryptoThro
> **Author:** CRYPTO THRO ([@CryptoThro](https://x.com/CryptoThro))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 8 retweets · 48 comments · 692 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T16:31:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoThro/status/1979223753793114531](https://x.com/CryptoThro/status/1979223753793114531)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 30  

> 
> "Here's a list of top 100 #altcoins by mcap that will perform very well in the next bull run (in my opinion):

- $Drover
- $FPETS
- $Ping
- $LINK
- $DOT
- $AVAX
- $MATIC
- $ADA
- $FTM
- $ATOM
- $ALGO
- $NEAR
- $MINA
- $GMX

I expect a 10-50x for these coins in the next big bull"


### Post #9 by @dragonisnear
> **Author:** Black Dragon | Ecosystem ( ([@dragonisnear](https://x.com/dragonisnear))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 630 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T19:13:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dragonisnear/status/1979264620738285881](https://x.com/dragonisnear/status/1979264620738285881)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 7  

> 
> "Near is the global liquidity layer"


### Post #10 by @jakegallen_
> **Author:** jake ([@jakegallen_](https://x.com/jakegallen_))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 511 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T17:36:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jakegallen_/status/1979240189487911162](https://x.com/jakegallen_/status/1979240189487911162)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "Near Intents are just another form of interoperability tech that allows for digital assets to flow crosschain. 

-Layer Zero (Messaging)
-Wormhole (Messaging)
-Near (Intents)
-Emblem (Vaults) 

Near Intents are a good example of a crossover between interoperability and"


### Post #11 by @mansourbeik1
> **Author:** S A M ([@mansourbeik1](https://x.com/mansourbeik1))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 0 retweets · 51 comments · 437 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T16:14:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mansourbeik1/status/1979219458632659287](https://x.com/mansourbeik1/status/1979219458632659287)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 5  

> 
> "Big thanks to the 
@idOS_network
 team.
If you face NEAR wallet connection issues, report your device, app version, and error.
Use official support channels for quicker fixes.

Together we build safer access and smoother swaps.
Appreciate the 
@wallchain_xyz
 community!

gidOS"


### Post #12 by @chronear
> **Author:** chronear ([@chronear](https://x.com/chronear))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 413 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T13:32:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chronear/status/1979178595659497850](https://x.com/chronear/status/1979178595659497850)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "Zcash  NEAR  Infinex 

Shoutout to 
@kaiynne
 @egorsidelska
 @ben_kurrek
 @Minqian_lu
 and team for shipping this within two weeks (shilled ZEC in Singapore), this crew moves fast!"


### Post #13 by @KingEmi4
> **Author:** WEST AFRICAN BOY ([@KingEmi4](https://x.com/KingEmi4))  
> **Metrics:** 65 likes · 7 retweets · 57 comments · 325 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T04:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KingEmi4/status/1979042185598116145](https://x.com/KingEmi4/status/1979042185598116145)  


> 
> "Kraken just revealed that $RHEA is on its way to being listed and that’s a huge moment not just for 
@rhea_finance
, but for the entire NEAR DeFi ecosystem.

This move signals something bigger: easier access, deeper liquidity, and real visibility for one of NEAR’s most complete"


### Post #14 by @cuongdc_real
> **Author:** Kent ([@cuongdc_real](https://x.com/cuongdc_real))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 291 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T00:30:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cuongdc_real/status/1978981817349747010](https://x.com/cuongdc_real/status/1978981817349747010)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "powered by Near Intents"


### Post #15 by @paperX_Art
> **Author:** paperX ([@paperX_Art](https://x.com/paperX_Art))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 234 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T17:22:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/paperX_Art/status/1979236494272532954](https://x.com/paperX_Art/status/1979236494272532954)  


> 
> "Thank you BTC whale and Zcash maxi for choosing 
@THORSwap
 

Shout out to 
@SwapKitPowered
 and 
@NEARProtocol
 for the cross-chain magic."


### Post #16 by @plugrel
> **Author:** Web3Plug (app/acc) ([@plugrel](https://x.com/plugrel))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 213 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T06:19:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/plugrel/status/1979069733602254886](https://x.com/plugrel/status/1979069733602254886)  


> 
> "This NEAR privacy wave is surprising af

I remember when NEAR foundation legal wouldn’t let me post workshops on how to build a mixer.

Now let’s make privacy the norm and introduce a renaissance of products that are the best in UX and attract the most liqudity"


### Post #17 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 168 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T05:00:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/1979049822897271114](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/1979049822897271114)  


> 
> "DAILY NEAR ECOSYSTEM ACTIVITY [16.10.2025]
@NEARProtocol
 stats:

4.786M total transactions (+4.9%)
278,202 active wallets (+1.0%)
351 active validators (0.0%)

Go deeper into the stats: 
pikespeak.ai
@near_intents
 stats:

Swaps 170,068 (+396.7%)
$65.578M volume"


### Post #18 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 122 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T20:17:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/1979280741641986475](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/1979280741641986475)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 9  

> 
> "「thecoding」
「 Newsletter | Oct. 17, 2025 」

> $19B Liquidations
> 4.5M Shielded Zcash
> NEAR Intents $1B Monthly Volume
> $3.4M Exploit on Sui-Based Typus
> Kamino's $1.5M Bug Bounty on Solana

$ZEC $NEAR $SUI $SOL

Subscribe for free @ thecoding.substack

Link below"


### Post #19 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 103 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T10:38:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/1979135001124896982](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/1979135001124896982)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 23  

> 
> "That's hilarious

Solana account deliberately decided to not give NEAR its due credits for the open-source Intents protocol powering this integration

Big respect 
@RaydiumProtocol
 for adding the logo and the mention 

Chain maximalism is an old thing
Embrace multichain collab"


### Post #20 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 57 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T10:50:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979137824239816889](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979137824239816889)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 26  

> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $NEAR $RITE $BITCOIN
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #21 by @yuensid
> **Author:** Yuen ([@yuensid](https://x.com/yuensid))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 55 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T04:40:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yuensid/status/1979044805595279733](https://x.com/yuensid/status/1979044805595279733)  


> 
> "The largest delegation right now in 
@NEARGovernance
.

Still not locking your NEAR for veNEAR, anon?"


### Post #22 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 48 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T22:20:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979311466898690168](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979311466898690168)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 2  

> 
> "Top 3 Bullish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $ULAB $CAT $NEAR

Top 3 Bullish Cryptos: MP

  $SPY
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #23 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 41 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T06:20:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979069874677911768](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979069874677911768)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 27  

> 
> "Top 3 Bullish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $NEAR $ANT $TOMO

Top 3 Bullish Cryptos: MP

  $ETH
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #24 by @meta_pool
> **Author:** Meta Pool ([@meta_pool](https://x.com/meta_pool))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 35 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T22:18:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/meta_pool/status/1979310981802266694](https://x.com/meta_pool/status/1979310981802266694)  


> 
> "Node Studio Program keeps onboarding new validators to the 
@NEARProtocol
 network — we don’t stop 

Our commitment is unwavering.

Entrepreneurs, women, community leaders — everyone can run a node now.

Apply here 
peppermint-daffodil-e37.notion.site/1f23f29d38d381
…"


### Post #25 by @camwillcalll
> **Author:** Cam ([@camwillcalll](https://x.com/camwillcalll))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 28 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T07:59:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/camwillcalll/status/1979094822456823882](https://x.com/camwillcalll/status/1979094822456823882)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 32  

> 
> "Web3 bridges privacy, portability, and reputation through 
@idOS_network
 and 
@wallchain_xyz
 synergy.

idOS builds a universal, portable identity layer for owning, verifying, and using credentials across chains without leaking data. With 57,000+ users, XRPL and NEAR support, new"




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