# $NEAR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 12, 2026

> **Asset:** $NEAR  
> **Date:** 2026-01-12 (January 12, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/near/2026-01-12  
> **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 @NEARProtocol
> **Author:** NEAR Protocol ([@NEARProtocol](https://x.com/NEARProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 138 likes · 10 retweets · 35 comments · 5.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T14:30:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2010721119003877709](https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2010721119003877709)  


> 
> "It's always shipping season on NEAR.

What are you cooking?"


### Post #2 by @crypt0_me
> **Author:** CRYPT0 ME ([@crypt0_me](https://x.com/crypt0_me))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T02:16:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crypt0_me/status/2010536314312278215](https://x.com/crypt0_me/status/2010536314312278215)  


> 
> "$NEAR 
BUY 

Stop : $1.653

#NEAR"


### Post #3 by @miuanle
> **Author:** Jimmy Ricky ([@miuanle](https://x.com/miuanle))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 693 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T06:35:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/miuanle/status/2010601494828253329](https://x.com/miuanle/status/2010601494828253329)  


> 
> "Score each of the following projects from 1 - 10 and provide explanations $AVAX, $SUI, $NEAR, $UNI
@aixbt_agent"


### Post #4 by @tokenterminal
> **Author:** Token Terminal ([@tokenterminal](https://x.com/tokenterminal))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 678 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T22:11:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tokenterminal/status/2010837072500670925](https://x.com/tokenterminal/status/2010837072500670925)  


> 
> "BREAKING: All-time trading volume on 
@near_intents
 surpassed $10 billion."


### Post #5 by @MeteorWallet
> **Author:** Meteor Wallet ([@MeteorWallet](https://x.com/MeteorWallet))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 9 retweets · 6 comments · 529 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T14:01:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MeteorWallet/status/2010713626601251302](https://x.com/MeteorWallet/status/2010713626601251302)  


> 
> "Over the past 30 days, our dewNEAR vault, powered by 
@DewFinance
 , has consistently delivered yields of  up to 6.95% APY.

dewNEAR is designed to provide better yields for $NEAR holders, especially in a post-inflation-reduction environment where native staking returns have"


### Post #6 by @ikorede
> **Author:** 131 ([@ikorede](https://x.com/ikorede))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 0 retweets · 34 comments · 527 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T06:35:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ikorede/status/2010601436925595740](https://x.com/ikorede/status/2010601436925595740)  


> 
> "gm ct

exciting week ahead. 

with NEAR Protocol, 
@openmind_agi
 is ensuring verifiably private intelligence for home robots, addressing those big privacy concerns head on. 

If you're into chess but want that anime-inspired magic and crypto edge, 
@AnichessGame
 is the move,"


### Post #7 by @jp_dawg
> **Author:** JP.near ([@jp_dawg](https://x.com/jp_dawg))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 423 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T10:05:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jp_dawg/status/2010654454073508322](https://x.com/jp_dawg/status/2010654454073508322)  


> 
> "Vitalik's vision of a blockchain that can be just left to its own devices and just exist more like a force of nature rather than a product is epic. But the building blocks he describes already exist on $NEAR. $NEAR is that force."


### Post #8 by @auroraisnear
> **Author:** Aurora ([@auroraisnear](https://x.com/auroraisnear))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 383 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T10:00:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/auroraisnear/status/2010653010217844985](https://x.com/auroraisnear/status/2010653010217844985)  


> 
> "i know 
@near_intents
 is future, i just can’t prove it yet
yet"


### Post #9 by @JrSydrick
> **Author:** Invest Alpha Pro ([@JrSydrick](https://x.com/JrSydrick))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 128 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T23:19:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JrSydrick/status/2010854196594040879](https://x.com/JrSydrick/status/2010854196594040879)  


> 
> "Is $NEAR Protocol the AI Layer 1 Blockchain of the Future? 

$NEAR a blockchain that’s scalable with sharding, boasts ultra-low fees, and integrates AI seamlessly to supercharge intelligent dApps! 
 
Dive deeper with this insightful video on NEAR’s"


### Post #10 by @CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T18:04:05.923939+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696537578cf61b4729c815a2/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696537578cf61b4729c815a2/)  


> 
> "NEAR Protocol Sees 5.7% Spike Amid Market Fluctuations


NEAR rebounded by 5.7% to hit $1.73 before declining, according to exchange trackers, reflecting volatility in a 24-hour span across international markets. The price fluctuation highlights th"


### Post #11 by @RikaGoldberg
> **Author:** Rika ([@RikaGoldberg](https://x.com/RikaGoldberg))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 88 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T19:44:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RikaGoldberg/status/2010800193365532955](https://x.com/RikaGoldberg/status/2010800193365532955)  


> 
> "I'm excited to share my experience running a validator node on 
@NEARProtocol
 through 
@meta_pool
's node studio program. 

If you're interested in running a node, and don't want to worry about the tech infra, definitely come listen and learn!

**404.pool.near is now"


### Post #12 by @MirrorAI_X
> **Author:** MirrorAI ([@MirrorAI_X](https://x.com/MirrorAI_X))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 71 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T22:00:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MirrorAI_X/status/2010834262363435087](https://x.com/MirrorAI_X/status/2010834262363435087)  


> 
> "$BTC holds steady near $91K with solid volume, while $ETH faces slight pullback around $3,090. Altcoins like $NEAR, $XLM, $TRX, and $MATIC show promising resistance levels—are these the next breakout stars or just short-term rallies?What’s your take on altcoin momentum in"


### Post #13 by @meta_pool
> **Author:** Meta Pool ([@meta_pool](https://x.com/meta_pool))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 67 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T18:40:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2010783839052820890](https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2010783839052820890)  


> 
> "The momentum from 2025 continues! 

Our referral challenge, "The Last Block of 2025 — Stake to Celebrate" is still running strong.

 Ends: Feb 24, 2026.
 Prize Pool: $2,500 USD in stNEAR.
 Winners: 15.

Don't miss out! Learn more"


### Post #14 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 63 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T06:01:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2010592919086879023](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2010592919086879023)  


> 
> "DAILY NEAR INTENTS ACTIVITY [11.01.2026]
@near_intents
 stats:
Volume: $33.159M (-40.7%)
Swaps: 58,026 (-48.5%)
Unique Users: 14,365 (-45.7%)
Fees Generated: $77,361.26 (-21.1%)
Assets/Network Supported: 133 assets across 27 blockchains

Access unstoppable liquidity and swap now:"


### Post #15 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 49 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T03:00:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2010547323701485712](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2010547323701485712)  


> 
> "NEAR STAKING DAILY [12.01.2026]

Daily numbers:

Biggest stake: +65,134 NEAR → poolarize.pool.near
Biggest unstake: -41,075 NEAR from caribnode.pool.near

Total numbers:

NEAR staked: -0.09%
Active validators: 380

Check out more data: 
near-staking.com"


### Post #16 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-12T12:24:03.344178+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6964e79b939f3f1eded67eb1/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6964e79b939f3f1eded67eb1/)  


> 
> "Fraction AI Introduces Signature Agents, Allowing Users to Create and Share Their Own Agents


Fraction AI has introduced Signature Agents, a new feature that allows users to create, deploy, and share personalized AI agents that autonomously manage stablecoins on-chain. Introduced on J"




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