# $NEAR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 14, 2026

> **Asset:** $NEAR  
> **Date:** 2026-01-14 (January 14, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/near/2026-01-14  
> **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 @DfinityToday
> **Author:** Internet Computer Today ([@DfinityToday](https://x.com/DfinityToday))  
> **Metrics:** 530 likes · 80 retweets · 17 comments · 15.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T19:31:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DfinityToday/status/2011521682419433963](https://x.com/DfinityToday/status/2011521682419433963)  


> 
> "$ICP has just overtaken $NEAR and now occupies the 2nd position in the ranking of AI and Big Data tokens by market capitalization on CoinMarketCap."


### Post #2 by @NEARProtocol
> **Author:** NEAR Protocol ([@NEARProtocol](https://x.com/NEARProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 232 likes · 22 retweets · 8 comments · 13.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T17:38:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2011493160250458191](https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2011493160250458191)  


> 
> "Stop being gaslit. Use NEAR Intents for a gasless future."


### Post #3 by @Alaouicapital
> **Author:** Alaoui Capital ([@Alaouicapital](https://x.com/Alaouicapital))  
> **Metrics:** 241 likes · 34 retweets · 186 comments · 6.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T06:29:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Alaouicapital/status/2011324868277456939](https://x.com/Alaouicapital/status/2011324868277456939)  


> 
> "About a month go, Robotics and privacy came together for a historic partnership when OpenMind integrated NEAR AI Cloud 

This means 
@openmind_agi
  now uses the NEAR AI Cloud to keep robots private and smart, while adding USDC payments so robots can act safely and earn.

Fam, we"


### Post #4 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 4.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T09:20:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2011367878679732363](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2011367878679732363)  


> 
> "Live tomorrow: The first 
@NEARProtocol
 Town Hall of 2026 

Featuring: 
@ilblackdragon
, 
@near_ai
, 
@Cameron_Dennis_
, 
@BowenWang18
 + more to be announced!

Streaming live on 
@X
 and 
@YouTube
 at 4pm UTC.

The ecosystem is shipping. Lock in! ↯"


### Post #5 by @Cameron_Dennis_
> **Author:** Cameron.near ([@Cameron_Dennis_](https://x.com/Cameron_Dennis_))  
> **Metrics:** 76 likes · 5 retweets · 3 comments · 3.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T16:41:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cameron_Dennis_/status/2011478689746161986](https://x.com/Cameron_Dennis_/status/2011478689746161986)  


> 
> "Excited to share that 
@near_ai
  has joined 
@nvidia
  Inception Program to get access to B300s and invaluable advisory that will accelerate our mission to enable verifiably private and enterprise-ready AI!!"


### Post #6 by @NEARMobile_app
> **Author:** NEAR Mobile | Privacy DEX & Wallet ([@NEARMobile_app](https://x.com/NEARMobile_app))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 11 retweets · 14 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T12:09:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARMobile_app/status/2011410268933571003](https://x.com/NEARMobile_app/status/2011410268933571003)  


> 
> "NEAR Mobile has supported NFTs in the wallet since day one.

However, we’re seeing very low legit NFT activity on 
@NEARProtocol
, while scam NFTs with fake promos are increasingly targeting users.

We want your feedback

Should NEAR Mobile keep displaying NFTs in the app?"


### Post #7 by @alvariance_
> **Author:** Simon Bebek ([@alvariance_](https://x.com/alvariance_))  
> **Metrics:** 90 likes · 9 retweets · 2 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T07:49:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alvariance_/status/2011344983262142754](https://x.com/alvariance_/status/2011344983262142754)  


> 
> "Let's RUN $NEAR it back to ATH, and beyond."


### Post #8 by @Zero2HeroZombie
> **Author:** Fabio ([@Zero2HeroZombie](https://x.com/Zero2HeroZombie))  
> **Metrics:** 172 likes · 34 retweets · 4 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T20:02:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Zero2HeroZombie/status/2011529416514383940](https://x.com/Zero2HeroZombie/status/2011529416514383940)  


> 
> "Monthly Performance of Top Altcoins VS $BTC:

 $ICP +28.59%
 $SUI +12.30%
 $APT +10.75%
 $ALGO +7.47%
 $NEAR +6.76%
 $DOT +6.64%
 $TON +4.84%
 $AVAX +4.76%
 $SOL +4.20%
 $ETH +1.04%
 $ARB +0.33%
 $XRP +0.06%
 $LINK -0.54%
 $TAO -1.52%
 $HBAR -3.07%"


### Post #9 by @zacodil
> **Author:** Vadim ([@zacodil](https://x.com/zacodil))  
> **Metrics:** 71 likes · 7 retweets · 4 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T10:08:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zacodil/status/2011379888305950846](https://x.com/zacodil/status/2011379888305950846)  


> 
> "$NEAR is the perfect $1M play - 70-100% growth projected by 2026, $2.4B market cap with ALL unlock risk eliminated. Unlike other "blockchains," NEAR's AI-native architecture + cross-chain apps = institutional moat. When AI agents need to transact autonomously, they'll use NEAR."


### Post #10 by @Vladcostea
> **Author:** VLAD HOSTS THE BEST PODCAST IN BITCOIN ([@Vladcostea](https://x.com/Vladcostea))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T09:38:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Vladcostea/status/2011372249945866700](https://x.com/Vladcostea/status/2011372249945866700)  


> 
> "Zashi devs left to build a new wallet

Cake is taking advantage of the opportunity 

 If rumors are true, they will have the NEAR Intents integration 

and you will be able to generate a new transparent address for every transaction (a feature that Zashi promised months ago)"


### Post #11 by @Poloniex
> **Author:** Poloniex Exchange ([@Poloniex](https://x.com/Poloniex))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 939 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T04:47:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Poloniex/status/2011299211170758995](https://x.com/Poloniex/status/2011299211170758995)  


> 
> "Daily News  | January 14

• Monero climbs to new high as crypto surveillance tightens

• Bitwise Chainlink ETF approved to list on NYSE Arca

• NEAR Joins NVIDIA Inception Program for AI Startups

• CME to launch 100-Ounce Silver futures

• Prediction market volume hits"


### Post #12 by @DaoKingdom
> **Author:** Dao King ([@DaoKingdom](https://x.com/DaoKingdom))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 7 retweets · 4 comments · 876 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T17:55:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DaoKingdom/status/2011497396585562588](https://x.com/DaoKingdom/status/2011497396585562588)  


> 
> "$ICP just passed $NEAR, $PUMP, and $ASTER in the last few hours. 

Glad to see it finally overtake lesser projects, no reason $ICP is not in top 20 in a month and top 10 in a few months. I own Aster but it shows how undervalued ICP is. 

It’s literally a dex token vs a world"


### Post #13 by @MeteorWallet
> **Author:** Meteor Wallet ([@MeteorWallet](https://x.com/MeteorWallet))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 8 retweets · 4 comments · 820 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T13:01:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MeteorWallet/status/2011423302409925048](https://x.com/MeteorWallet/status/2011423302409925048)  


> 
> "Simple ~ Direct ~ Highest Yield 

Normal Staking > 3.8 to 4% 
Liquid Staking > 4.16% 
dewNEAR Staking > 6.15%

Directly in your Browser Wallet 
Meteor App support for public coming soon"


### Post #14 by @Dohmer
> **Author:** Doh!mer.𐤊as ([@Dohmer](https://x.com/Dohmer))  
> **Metrics:** 52 likes · 9 retweets · 2 comments · 703 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T21:20:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dohmer/status/2011548897303245117](https://x.com/Dohmer/status/2011548897303245117)  


> 
> "Why choose between speed and decentralization when you can have both?

$KAS outperforms $SUI, $XNO, $SOL, $ICP, $SEI, and $NEAR in raw on-chain performance.

What makes the difference is the design.
#Kaspa doesn’t rely on privileged validators, rotating leaders, or any form of"


### Post #15 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 680 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T16:39:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2011478210501046510](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2011478210501046510)  


> 
> "near's fundamentals are actually solid for 2026

2.5m daily active addresses, ranked 4th among L1s. 1.89B transactions in 2025. the AI narrative is real with NEAR AI Cloud and they're leaning into it hard

biggest catalyst is the Bitwise ETF filing from dec 30. if that hits,"


### Post #16 by @pingpay_io
> **Author:** PING ([@pingpay_io](https://x.com/pingpay_io))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 7 retweets · 4 comments · 645 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T16:13:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pingpay_io/status/2011471660591800661](https://x.com/pingpay_io/status/2011471660591800661)  


> 
> "Welcome to Ping!

We're excited to announce the first of many features on our road to anything-to-anything payments.

Teams can now easily integrate the Ping Checkout API into applications and accept payments in any asset supported by NEAR Intents, while settling in the token"


### Post #17 by @svrn_ai
> **Author:** SVRN ([@svrn_ai](https://x.com/svrn_ai))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 520 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T03:18:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/svrn_ai/status/2011276729428688939](https://x.com/svrn_ai/status/2011276729428688939)  


> 
> "A core component of 
@near_ai
 is 
@nvidia
 Confidential Computing, which protects sensitive data during computation—a requirement for enterprise use.

Now, NEAR AI joins NVIDIA's Inception Program, advancing its access to hardware innovations to scale this essential technology."


### Post #18 by @Balo_segzy
> **Author:** BaloSegzy ([@Balo_segzy](https://x.com/Balo_segzy))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 0 retweets · 25 comments · 176 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T05:17:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Balo_segzy/status/2011306665144971653](https://x.com/Balo_segzy/status/2011306665144971653)  


> 
> "This is why what 
@rhea_finance
 is building matters.

You supply NEAR natively on NEAR, keep your ownership intact, and can still borrow easily across Solana, EVM, and other networks via intents. 

Supply stays native
Borrow stays flexible
Repayment happens from anywhere

 DeFi"


### Post #19 by @intents_infobot
> **Author:** NEAR Intents InfoBot ([@intents_infobot](https://x.com/intents_infobot))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 158 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T11:40:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/intents_infobot/status/2011403081628696937](https://x.com/intents_infobot/status/2011403081628696937)  


> 
> "NEAR Intents Metrics Update 

 Date: 2026-01-13
 24h Volume: $120,186,156 
 24h Swaps: 99,119
 Total Volume (All-time): $9,821,373,360

Start swapping  
near-intents.org"


### Post #20 by @meta_pool
> **Author:** Meta Pool ([@meta_pool](https://x.com/meta_pool))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 146 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T21:31:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2011551661937017105](https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2011551661937017105)  


> 
> "Strong partners build strong connections — and that's how communities grow and thrive!

Thrilled to be partnering with 
@NEARLegion
 and 
@rhea_finance
 for the NEAR Legion Bali meetup this weekend 

Ready to join us? Register below"


### Post #21 by @meta_pool
> **Author:** Meta Pool ([@meta_pool](https://x.com/meta_pool))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 130 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T23:45:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2011585398246355448](https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2011585398246355448)  


> 
> "Node Studio Cohort 1: Key Insights

Node Studio eliminates the barriers that stop people from running nodes and joining as validators.
@RikaGoldberg
 explained how simplifying the process opens doors for new participants to explore 
@NEARProtocol
's ecosystem and its advantages."


### Post #22 by @meta_pool
> **Author:** Meta Pool ([@meta_pool](https://x.com/meta_pool))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 61 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T12:01:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2011408203913781499](https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2011408203913781499)  


> 
> "2 hours to go! 
First Node Studio Cohort #1 AMA

Joining us:
@RikaGoldberg
 • 
@yuensid
 • 
@maxone_lens
Validators reveal their 
@NEARProtocol
 building stories 

Spoiler: Cohort #3 is brewing behind the scenes!"


### Post #23 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 58 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T17:15:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2011487399717532042](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2011487399717532042)  


> 
> "Is this ready for vendors already?
Can we already access the dashboard and start receiving the payments via NEAR Intents?"


### Post #24 by @meta_pool
> **Author:** Meta Pool ([@meta_pool](https://x.com/meta_pool))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 31 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T13:08:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2011425095156396314](https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2011425095156396314)  


> 
> "1 hour to go! 
First Node Studio Cohort #1 AMA

Joining us:
@RikaGoldberg
 • 
@yuensid
 • 
@maxone_lens
Validators reveal their 
@NEARProtocol
 building stories 

Spoiler: Cohort #3 is brewing behind the scenes!"


### Post #25 by @nearweekbot
> **Author:** NEARWEEK NEWSBOT ([@nearweekbot](https://x.com/nearweekbot))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 30 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T09:00:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nearweekbot/status/2011362715227263015](https://x.com/nearweekbot/status/2011362715227263015)  


> 
> "NEAR INTENTS STATS [13.01.2026]

Daily metrics:
- Swaps 99,119 (-0.8%)
- $120.186M volume (+40.6%)
- 22,129 unique users (-3.7%)

Swap now via NEAR Intents:
near-intents.org"


### Post #26 by @nearweekbot
> **Author:** NEARWEEK NEWSBOT ([@nearweekbot](https://x.com/nearweekbot))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 5 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T16:00:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nearweekbot/status/2011468409960091837](https://x.com/nearweekbot/status/2011468409960091837)  


> 
> "NEAR BLOCKCHAIN STATS [13.01.2026]

Total NEAR stats:
- 2.827M total transactions (-19.8%)
- 179,171 active wallets (+0.7%)
- 407 active validators (+0.5%)"


### Post #27 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinsProbe
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinsProbe](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinsProbe))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T07:12:02.410316+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6967419f118192419d0040c1/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6967419f118192419d0040c1/)  


> 
> "Is Near Protocol (NEAR) Preparing for a Breakout? This Bullish Pattern Formation Suggests So!


The broader crypto market is trading firmly in the green today (January 14, 2026), with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) gaining roughly 3% and 6% over the past 24 hours. Riding this momentum"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T17:34:02.700207+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6967d343f43ed52e3e38e31d/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6967d343f43ed52e3e38e31d/)  


> 
> "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"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-01-14T07:14:02.410232+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696741f2da144f66edc16ed6/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696741f2da144f66edc16ed6/)  


> 
> "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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