# $NEAR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 05, 2026

> **Asset:** $NEAR  
> **Date:** 2026-01-05 (January 05, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/near/2026-01-05  
> **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 @LLuciano_BTC
> **Author:** Lucky ([@LLuciano_BTC](https://x.com/LLuciano_BTC))  
> **Metrics:** 1.3K likes · 76 retweets · 76 comments · 121.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T08:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LLuciano_BTC/status/2008093613046251644](https://x.com/LLuciano_BTC/status/2008093613046251644)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 14  

> 
> "In my opinion, $NEAR is aiming for a decent run. 

NFA."


### Post #2 by @raintures
> **Author:** Rain ([@raintures](https://x.com/raintures))  
> **Metrics:** 233 likes · 8 retweets · 104 comments · 20.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T10:57:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/raintures/status/2008130775045079296](https://x.com/raintures/status/2008130775045079296)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 36  

> 
> "$NEAR has been building through the downturn and the chart may be catching up.

After a year long downtrend, price is showing its first weekly bounce off multi month support, with volume starting to tick up.

No confirmation yet, but the risk reward at these levels becomes"


### Post #3 by @NEARLegion
> **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion))  
> **Metrics:** 142 likes · 41 retweets · 52 comments · 20.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T06:30:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2008063629594329534](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2008063629594329534)  


> 
> "Happy NEAR Year 

The NEAR community is kicking off 2026 with 11 local meetups worldwide for casual conversations, ecosystem updates, and catching up with local blockchain friends.

 Kuala Lumpur, Minsk, Abeokuta, Ibadan, Frankfurt, Bali, Chicago, Jakarta, Uyo, Lampung, New"


### Post #4 by @CryptoMichNL
> **Author:** Michaël van de Poppe ([@CryptoMichNL](https://x.com/CryptoMichNL))  
> **Metrics:** 190 likes · 34 retweets · 44 comments · 17.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T11:39:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2008141175170150855](https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2008141175170150855)  


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

> 
> "Crucial resistance zone approaches for $NEAR.

Discussed this during the past few days, and I expect to see a breakout towards the range, through which the next target zone is $3-3.50.

Good momentum, and I think we'll continue to see strength on this protocol."


### Post #5 by @alex_scharrer
> **Author:** Alex Scharrer ([@alex_scharrer](https://x.com/alex_scharrer))  
> **Metrics:** 314 likes · 59 retweets · 103 comments · 10.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T13:32:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alex_scharrer/status/2008169754188501302](https://x.com/alex_scharrer/status/2008169754188501302)  


> 
> "At this point, 
@NEARProtocol
 is comically under-recognized.

-$9B+ cross-chain volume via 
@near_intents
 
-Privacy-first AI infra (AI Cloud & Private Chat) via 
@near_ai
 
-NEAR DAT targeting 10% of supply via 
@svrn_ai
-50% inflation cut, fully unlocked supply
-9 shards on mainnet"


### Post #6 by @TheRealMagyar69
> **Author:** TheRealMagyar ⥀「 ([@TheRealMagyar69](https://x.com/TheRealMagyar69))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 15 retweets · 9 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T22:00:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheRealMagyar69/status/2008297487837102103](https://x.com/TheRealMagyar69/status/2008297487837102103)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 31  

> 
> "Today I tried developing smart contracts on the 
@NEARProtocol
 . In my opinion, the development experience is much smoother than on 
@SuiFoundation
 here is why: 

- I can choose the programming language for my smart contract. I love coding in JavaScript, so I picked that, but if"


### Post #7 by @NEARLegion
> **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion))  
> **Metrics:** 269 likes · 56 retweets · 374 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T08:49:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2008098494016348197](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2008098494016348197)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 1  

> 
> "Happy New Year! We are starting 2026 by reopening the Mailbag 

Your question must fall in one of these categories: 
1. NEAR Protocol updates & products on NEAR
2. NEAR Foundation roadmap, strategy, priorities
3. NEAR AI development & roadmap

You have until Friday night to"


### Post #8 by @ilblackdragon
> **Author:** Illia (root.near) ( ([@ilblackdragon](https://x.com/ilblackdragon))  
> **Metrics:** 116 likes · 10 retweets · 11 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T20:24:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ilblackdragon/status/2008273320446181480](https://x.com/ilblackdragon/status/2008273320446181480)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 38  

> 
> "See you on Wednesday! My talk is "The Evolution of Commerce with AI and Web3." 

Agents are transforming the entire economy – beyond e-comm clicks, beyond the Web2 ad model, the whole stack (and the movement of value) is changing. 
@NEARProtocol
 is building for this future."


### Post #9 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 62 likes · 7 retweets · 3 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T15:17:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2008196043436171636](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2008196043436171636)  


> 
> "In my opinion, $NEAR is aiming for a decent run."


### Post #10 by @near_intents
> **Author:** NEAR Intents ([@near_intents](https://x.com/near_intents))  
> **Metrics:** 116 likes · 18 retweets · 9 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T17:08:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/near_intents/status/2008224147995062477](https://x.com/near_intents/status/2008224147995062477)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 64  

> 
> "2026 off to a flying start!

$9 Billion+ all-time volume on NEAR Intents."


### Post #11 by @waxnear
> **Author:** Wax ([@waxnear](https://x.com/waxnear))  
> **Metrics:** 109 likes · 6 retweets · 4 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T10:27:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/waxnear/status/2008123063771308202](https://x.com/waxnear/status/2008123063771308202)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 24  

> 
> "GM $NEAR Fam

2026 is definitely our year"


### Post #12 by @donamarahp
> **Author:** Mister ([@donamarahp](https://x.com/donamarahp))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T18:38:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/donamarahp/status/2008246657595699234](https://x.com/donamarahp/status/2008246657595699234)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 13  

> 
> "The only reason not to buy NEAR right now is not having money
But when has that ever stopped you?

142.37 is NEAR"


### Post #13 by @donamarahp
> **Author:** Mister ([@donamarahp](https://x.com/donamarahp))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 3 retweets · 7 comments · 870 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T19:50:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/donamarahp/status/2008264893355749660](https://x.com/donamarahp/status/2008264893355749660)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 22  

> 
> "If you don’t buy $1000 of $NEAR and $1000 of $Jambo within the next 24 hours

unfollow me.

This feed should not smell like poverty"


### Post #14 by @CryptoThro
> **Author:** CRYPTO THRO ([@CryptoThro](https://x.com/CryptoThro))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 18 retweets · 26 comments · 761 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T06:24:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoThro/status/2008062058152018229](https://x.com/CryptoThro/status/2008062058152018229)  


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

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

- #DROVERINU
- #HYDRACHAIN 
- $CKOM
- $LINK
- $DOT
- $AVAX
- $MATIC
- $ADA
- $FTM
- $ATOM
- $ALGO
- $NEAR
- $MINA
- $GMX

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


### Post #15 by @waxnear
> **Author:** Wax ([@waxnear](https://x.com/waxnear))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 5 retweets · 0 comments · 559 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T20:38:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/waxnear/status/2008277056392487314](https://x.com/waxnear/status/2008277056392487314)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 5  

> 
> "NEAR Intents quietly crossed 
$9B in cumulative volume.

 $1.75B in the last 30 days.
 $350M+ in the last week.
 $50M+ moving daily like it’s normal.

Chain abstraction = Liquidity 

NEAR is clearly ready for what’s coming next."


### Post #16 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 522 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T03:00:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2008010610609406149](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2008010610609406149)  


> 
> "NEAR STAKING DAILY [05.01.2026]

Daily numbers:

Biggest stake: +94,117 NEAR → allnodes.poolv1.near
Biggest unstake: -276,717 NEAR from epic.poolv1.near

Total numbers:

NEAR staked: -0.07%
Active validators: 379

Check out more data: 
near-staking.com"


### Post #17 by @LinearProtocol
> **Author:** LiNEAR Protocol ([@LinearProtocol](https://x.com/LinearProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 504 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T12:45:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LinearProtocol/status/2008158012679372900](https://x.com/LinearProtocol/status/2008158012679372900)  


> 
> "First working day of 2026.
Same mission. Better momentum.
Let your $NEAR keep compounding with #LiNEAR."


### Post #18 by @0xTrident_xyz
> **Author:** 0xTrident ([@0xTrident_xyz](https://x.com/0xTrident_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 254 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T06:39:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xTrident_xyz/status/2008065761231937967](https://x.com/0xTrident_xyz/status/2008065761231937967)  


> 
> "Didn't realise that 
@CoWSwap
 has integration with 
@near_intents
 for cross-chain execution! Pretty slick to merge two intent-based systems."


### Post #19 by @NEARDevHub
> **Author:** NEAR DevHub ([@NEARDevHub](https://x.com/NEARDevHub))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 4 retweets · 2 comments · 235 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T15:00:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARDevHub/status/2008191842391892132](https://x.com/NEARDevHub/status/2008191842391892132)  


> 
> "- NEAR CLI is free
- Rust SDK is free
- JavaScript / TypeScript SDK is free
- Public RPC endpoints are free
- Block Explorer access is free
- Contract templates & examples are free
- Documentation & tutorials are free
- Public Goods grants are free to apply for

All you need is a"


### Post #20 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 179 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T10:14:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2008120034678501725](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2008120034678501725)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 36  

> 
> "That's a fantastic initiative!

We need more IRL presence to make real-world difference

I was expecting some local events in January, but this here goes far beyond any expectations I had - awesome work, really!

I'll probably do some myself in Brazil later

NEAR YEAR
Study $NEAR"


### Post #21 by @AtlasStaking
> **Author:** Atlas Staking ([@AtlasStaking](https://x.com/AtlasStaking))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 136 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T20:27:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AtlasStaking/status/2008274181579042844](https://x.com/AtlasStaking/status/2008274181579042844)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 17  

> 
> "Hey 
@NEARProtocol
, 
@NEARFoundation
 and 
@meta_pool
 fam.

We just released a new $NEAR staking guide on 
@YouTube
 using 
@MyNearWallet_
 

Our $NEAR pool is open and looking forward to rocketing higher with your $NEAR delegation!"


### Post #22 by @meta_pool
> **Author:** Meta Pool ([@meta_pool](https://x.com/meta_pool))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 114 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T16:02:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2008207459887030761](https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2008207459887030761)  


> 
> "An exciting and brilliant 2026 is ahead for 
@NEARProtocol"


### Post #23 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 88 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T06:50:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2008068524791791958](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2008068524791791958)  


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

> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $TSLA $MIA $DAL

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

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


### Post #24 by @OpenledgerHQ
> **Author:** OpenLedger ([@OpenledgerHQ](https://x.com/OpenledgerHQ))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 44 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T18:19:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OpenledgerHQ/status/2008241888784978316](https://x.com/OpenledgerHQ/status/2008241888784978316)  


> 
> "10 billion is programmed in the NEAR future"


### Post #25 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 37 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T12:51:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2008159513375900139](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2008159513375900139)  


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

> 
> "There is no reason for $NEAR not to be a top 10 coin right now, fundamentally speaking, considering all developments around 
@NEARProtocol
Getting to a $15Bn market cap (current top 10, per 
@CoinMarketCap
) would simply be nature healing, putting NEAR at ~$12/Ⓝ

Some reasons"


### Post #26 by @a79degen
> **Author:** A79 ([@a79degen](https://x.com/a79degen))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 19 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T12:16:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/a79degen/status/2008150567433208226](https://x.com/a79degen/status/2008150567433208226)  


> 
> "NEAR pushing hard at resistance, volume’s the key now."


### Post #27 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 10 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T05:50:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2008053426639471041](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2008053426639471041)  


> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $ETH $XRP $PIZZA

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

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


### Post #28 by @leodexio
> **Author:** LeoDex ([@leodexio](https://x.com/leodexio))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T02:18:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/leodexio/status/2008000222002332019](https://x.com/leodexio/status/2008000222002332019)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 44  

> 
> "$NEAR"


### Post #29 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T07:44:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2008082251469177169](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2008082251469177169)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 25  

> 
> "!submit 
@nearweekbot"




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