# $NEAR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 15, 2026

> **Asset:** $NEAR  
> **Date:** 2026-01-15 (January 15, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/near/2026-01-15  
> **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:** 145 likes · 8 retweets · 19 comments · 15.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T11:50:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ilblackdragon/status/2011767989830631835](https://x.com/ilblackdragon/status/2011767989830631835)  


> 
> "Ask your founder to implement 
@near_intents
 asap"


### Post #2 by @gmgiray
> **Author:** Giray ([@gmgiray](https://x.com/gmgiray))  
> **Metrics:** 152 likes · 14 retweets · 40 comments · 14.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T12:36:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gmgiray/status/2011779584077820075](https://x.com/gmgiray/status/2011779584077820075)  


> 
> "#NEAR 

Our chart has touched our resistance zone; if it can hold above this region, we may see rapid rises. 

Warning: This post does not contain investment advice. It has been prepared solely for informational purposes. As always, it is important to conduct your own research"


### Post #3 by @Starknet
> **Author:** Starknet (BTCFi arc) ([@Starknet](https://x.com/Starknet))  
> **Metrics:** 129 likes · 20 retweets · 21 comments · 12.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T09:51:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Starknet/status/2011738043619647595](https://x.com/Starknet/status/2011738043619647595)  


> 
> "STARKNEARANA."


### Post #4 by @NEARProtocol
> **Author:** NEAR Protocol ([@NEARProtocol](https://x.com/NEARProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 314 likes · 57 retweets · 44 comments · 10.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T14:07:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2011802356728361171](https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2011802356728361171)  


> 
> "Few protocols have pioneered more foundational blockchain infrastructure than NEAR, from sharding to chain abstraction to confidential computing.

This recap from NEAR Infrastructure Committee highlights key infra work from 2025 and what's next for 2026. 
near.org/blog/near-infr
…"


### Post #5 by @KeenanRIVALS
> **Author:** Keenan ([@KeenanRIVALS](https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS))  
> **Metrics:** 128 likes · 21 retweets · 26 comments · 9.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T11:02:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS/status/2011755888655417521](https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS/status/2011755888655417521)  


> 
> "Spent the last 48 hours diving further into 
@NEARProtocol
 and 
@rhea_finance
.

I've been both a fan and a skeptic, but I'm pivoting to going all in. What 
@ilblackdragon
 and that team is building is absolutely unreal.

Not just for Zcash, but for the entire ecosystem."


### Post #6 by @near_intents
> **Author:** NEAR Intents ([@near_intents](https://x.com/near_intents))  
> **Metrics:** 127 likes · 8 retweets · 8 comments · 5.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T20:03:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/near_intents/status/2011892052762771954](https://x.com/near_intents/status/2011892052762771954)  


> 
> "This. Is. Intents.

Solana. NEAR. Starknet."


### Post #7 by @ilblackdragon
> **Author:** Illia (root.near) ( ([@ilblackdragon](https://x.com/ilblackdragon))  
> **Metrics:** 76 likes · 7 retweets · 9 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T23:45:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ilblackdragon/status/2011947766671360367](https://x.com/ilblackdragon/status/2011947766671360367)  


> 
> "Join us at Intents Day on Jan 22nd - online video stream hosted by 
@therollupco
 to explore 
@near_intents"


### Post #8 by @oddgems
> **Author:** oddgems ⋈ ([@oddgems](https://x.com/oddgems))  
> **Metrics:** 84 likes · 6 retweets · 3 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T07:47:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/oddgems/status/2011706854217564593](https://x.com/oddgems/status/2011706854217564593)  


> 
> "$NEAR is years ahead when it comes to tech and laying the foundation for an intent-based, gasless and instant cross-chain agentic economy.
@NEARProtocol
 is definitely cooking here Mert!"


### Post #9 by @ekang426
> **Author:** ericakang.eth.near ([@ekang426](https://x.com/ekang426))  
> **Metrics:** 108 likes · 11 retweets · 14 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T12:04:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ekang426/status/2011771426932736015](https://x.com/ekang426/status/2011771426932736015)  


> 
> "Last week 
@buidl_conf
 was a dream! The video doesn't capture it, you just had to be there.

Another huge thank you to 
@NEARProtocol
 @OpenGradient
 @auroraisnear
 @immunefi
 @ScopeLift
 @gnosis_
 @Starknet
 @0xMiden
 G20 for sponsoring!

Next up, 
@buidl_conf
 in Seoul on April 16-17!"


### Post #10 by @fluidkey
> **Author:** fluidkey.eth ([@fluidkey](https://x.com/fluidkey))  
> **Metrics:** 43 likes · 8 retweets · 9 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T11:08:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fluidkey/status/2011757347841143166](https://x.com/fluidkey/status/2011757347841143166)  


> 
> "Your Fluidkey payment link now lets you receive USDC and USDT payments from 9 additional chains 

Same privacy protection ✔︎

Powered by 
@near_intents"


### Post #11 by @BowenWang18
> **Author:** Bowen Wang ([@BowenWang18](https://x.com/BowenWang18))  
> **Metrics:** 127 likes · 11 retweets · 29 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T23:11:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BowenWang18/status/2011939381376876603](https://x.com/BowenWang18/status/2011939381376876603)  


> 
> "Unified liquidity through 
@near_intents
!"


### Post #12 by @chainspect_app
> **Author:** Chainspect ([@chainspect_app](https://x.com/chainspect_app))  
> **Metrics:** 60 likes · 9 retweets · 3 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T17:41:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chainspect_app/status/2011856302968860894](https://x.com/chainspect_app/status/2011856302968860894)  


> 
> "@NEARProtocol
 activity is picking up

NEAR just processed 4.5M+ txns in a single day, marking its strongest daily activity in the last month

High-throughput execution like this is exactly what powers AI-native apps and on-chain agents at scale

 
chainspect.app/chain/near?ran
…"


### Post #13 by @KeenanRIVALS
> **Author:** Keenan ([@KeenanRIVALS](https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T11:29:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS/status/2011762656928284720](https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS/status/2011762656928284720)  


> 
> "to my new friends on $NEAR!

I'm seeing a lot of crossover from the Zcash community."


### Post #14 by @NEARMobile_app
> **Author:** NEAR Mobile | Privacy DEX & Wallet ([@NEARMobile_app](https://x.com/NEARMobile_app))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T11:23:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARMobile_app/status/2011761035389321376](https://x.com/NEARMobile_app/status/2011761035389321376)  


> 
> "We're excited to sponsor 
@NEARProtocol
 #NEARCON26 in SF! 

Visit our booth to learn more about 
nearmobile.app & our roadmap for 2026

We'll also bring a magic roulette where you'll have the chance to win rewards such as $NPRO, NEAR Mobile premium and more!"


### Post #15 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T15:01:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2011815993643819035](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2011815993643819035)  


> 
> "NEAR stack (which includes Intents) has one of the best development experiences (devx) in crypto and this is still underrated because there aren't many non-native crypto devs building things in blockchain (the % related to global devs is still very low)

So, devs build on the"


### Post #16 by @NEARLegion
> **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 444 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T20:23:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2011896924069380183](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2011896924069380183)  


> 
> "NEAR Poker Night Returns Tomorrow 

Join the Legionnaires for a community poker night this Friday and win $100 in prizes with a little bit of luck.

 Jan 16 | 3 PM UTC

 Luck favors the staked. Register below, review the rules, and join the table."


### Post #17 by @KeenanRIVALS
> **Author:** Keenan ([@KeenanRIVALS](https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 330 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T13:58:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS/status/2011800159991292325](https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS/status/2011800159991292325)  


> 
> "I mentioned $NEAR a few times and 
@X
 immediately switched my algo. Every post is Near focused.

With that being said, I feel bad for the interns at 
@NEARProtocol
 and 
@rhea_finance
. They're engaging with like 10 blockchain communities because of 
@near_intents
."


### Post #18 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 244 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T11:32:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2011763421122084989](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2011763421122084989)  


> 
> "Be like 
@KeenanRIVALS
 

-> take some time to dive further into $NEAR and $RHEA
-> get to the same conclusion as I, he, and many before us: what these guys are building is truly amazing

Study NEAR"


### Post #19 by @shadowcorp_dev
> **Author:** Shadow Corp ([@shadowcorp_dev](https://x.com/shadowcorp_dev))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 242 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T01:08:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shadowcorp_dev/status/2011606363659481263](https://x.com/shadowcorp_dev/status/2011606363659481263)  


> 
> "ZERØ BETA ACCESS OPENS MONDAY 

Your AI-powered crypto copilot for 
@NEARProtocol
 will be open for testing to a small group, FCFS. More below on how to join beta...

Core Features:

- NEAR native swaps
- Cross-chain swaps (via NEAR Intents)
- Real-time portfolio tracking + NFT"


### Post #20 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T15:04:02.489881+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696901a0da144f66edc17681/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696901a0da144f66edc17681/)  


> 
> "NEAR Stalls At $1.73: Zero Knowledge Proof’s 200M Daily Presale Auctions & Hardware Draws Major Attention in January 2026


As the crypto market enters January 2026, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) briefly stole the spotlight with a sharp 5.7% intraday rally, reaching $1.73 before retreating slightly. This surge underscores"


### Post #21 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 93 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T06:00:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2011679869525012649](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2011679869525012649)  


> 
> "DAILY NEAR INTENTS ACTIVITY [14.01.2026]
@near_intents
 stats:
Volume: $108.375M (-9.8%)
Swaps: 88,475 (-10.7%)
Unique Users: 20,136 (-9.0%)
Fees Generated: $225,080.96 (+19.4%)
Assets/Network Supported: 133 assets across 27 blockchains

Access unstoppable liquidity and swap now:"


### Post #22 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 85 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T03:00:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2011634500090954196](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2011634500090954196)  


> 
> "NEAR STAKING DAILY [15.01.2026]

Daily numbers:

Biggest stake: +12.500M NEAR → figment.poolv1.near
Biggest unstake: -247,705 NEAR from kiln.poolv1.near

Total numbers:

NEAR staked: +2.21%
Active validators: 382

Check out more data: 
near-staking.com"


### Post #23 by @cakewallet
> **Author:** Cake Wallet ([@cakewallet](https://x.com/cakewallet))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 53 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T13:13:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cakewallet/status/2011788726708359588](https://x.com/cakewallet/status/2011788726708359588)  


> 
> "1/ Cake Wallet v5.7.0 is here! 

A fresh update with a new chain, smarter swaps, and more privacy-first upgrades.
Here’s what’s new 
  Zcash support — shielded by default, Zcash done right
  NEAR Intents DEX -- swap cross-chain privately, cheaply, quickly

Let’s take a"


### Post #24 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 33 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T08:27:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2011716756499542279](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2011716756499542279)  


> 
> "!submit 
@nearweekbot"


### Post #25 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 16 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T11:26:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2011762022384615521](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2011762022384615521)  


> 
> "We are synced!! 

Welcome aboard -- that's an inevitable conclusion for real blockchain users who spend time to really look into NEAR with an open mind

Check NEAR Legion (
@NEARLegion
) and see if you would like to join us, many interesting things happening at this point"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-01-15T17:44:03.812543+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6969271f2492a24f98060e33/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6969271f2492a24f98060e33/)  


> 
> "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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