# $NEAR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — February 16, 2026 > **Asset:** $NEAR > **Date:** 2026-02-16 (February 16, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/near/2026-02-16 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/near.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @Mansorah_Crypto > **Author:** Mansorah Crypto ([@Mansorah_Crypto](https://x.com/Mansorah_Crypto)) > **Metrics:** 729 likes · 276 retweets · 204 comments · 72.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T18:45:08+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mansorah_Crypto/status/2023468707012636779](https://x.com/Mansorah_Crypto/status/2023468707012636779) > > "Crypto bull run is coming 2x $BTC 3x $ETH $XRP $BNB 5x $ADA $DOGE $PEPE $HBAR 10x $SUI $FET $VET $LINK $NEAR $FLOKI $ONDO 20x $ZIG $TAO $RLB $ZKML $CGPT $DIONE 50x $NAI $GPU $CAH $DEAI $XMW $PAAL $NXRA $TRADE $DSYNC $HASHAI $ANYONE $NEURAL $TAOBOT 100x $QF $XMW $GRAY $KNDX" ### Post #2 by @NEARProtocol > **Author:** NEAR Protocol ([@NEARProtocol](https://x.com/NEARProtocol)) > **Metrics:** 138 likes · 13 retweets · 9 comments · 42.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:16:48+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2023416278351048904](https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2023416278351048904) > > "Innovation Sandbox: Final Submission Hours, Office Hours, AMA" ### Post #3 by @iliad_near > **Author:** Iliad ([@iliad_near](https://x.com/iliad_near)) > **Metrics:** 158 likes · 19 retweets · 14 comments · 10.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:45:26+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/iliad_near/status/2023483880381247788](https://x.com/iliad_near/status/2023483880381247788) > > "Introducing Iliad: the AI-powered IDE built for @NEARProtocol . Describe your smart contract in plain English. Iliad generates production-ready Rust code, compiles it, and deploys it. All from a single prompt. → AI contract generation (Claude Opus 4.6 & Sonnet 4.5 + @near_ai" ### Post #4 by @Defi_Warhol > **Author:** DeFi Warhol ([@Defi_Warhol](https://x.com/Defi_Warhol)) > **Metrics:** 94 likes · 9 retweets · 23 comments · 7.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T12:32:15+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Defi_Warhol/status/2023374866267947104](https://x.com/Defi_Warhol/status/2023374866267947104) > > "Active DeFi protocols by chain: Ethereum: 235 Base: 158 Solana: 138 BNB: 111 Arbitrum: 110 Hyperliquid: 96 Polygon: 73 Avalanche: 69 Optimism: 58 Monad: 38 Sui: 27 Berachain: 27 Aptos: 21 Plasma: 18 Scroll: 18 Cardano: 5 Starknet: 4 Near: 3 (based on consistent weekly fee" ### Post #5 by @TrustWallet > **Author:** Trust Wallet ([@TrustWallet](https://x.com/TrustWallet)) > **Metrics:** 78 likes · 13 retweets · 28 comments · 7.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T17:39:24+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TrustWallet/status/2023452164778324285](https://x.com/TrustWallet/status/2023452164778324285) > > "Catch us at ETH Denver this week. Our BD Associate, Nick is speaking Feb 18 – Intents Day by @NEARProtocol 3:05–3:35PM Wallets, UX & User Intent Feb 19 – Infrastructure Summit at @EthereumDenver 1:35PM The Road to 1 Billion Users Pull up. Let’s talk wallets." ### Post #6 by @play_ember > **Author:** PlayEmber ([@play_ember](https://x.com/play_ember)) > **Metrics:** 116 likes · 110 retweets · 2 comments · 6.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T06:01:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/play_ember/status/2023276405006770638](https://x.com/play_ember/status/2023276405006770638) > > "Daily Rewards Event: Happening Monday -> Friday — 1 PM UTC Prize Pool: 8 $NEAR Daily We are giving away 8 $NEAR every single day for the next 5 days. Total Rewards: 40 $NEAR total Join Discord to participate: discord.com/invite/vJRFjEJ …" ### Post #7 by @vikrantnyc > **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc)) > **Metrics:** 136 likes · 13 retweets · 13 comments · 3.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T17:59:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2023457236966928462](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2023457236966928462) > > "Cake Wallet had its largest week of volume on @NEARProtocol with users swapping for zcash. 8 years here.. strong and steady! We aren’t going anywhere!" ### Post #8 by @TaKOBKi > **Author:** TaKO8Ki ([@TaKOBKi](https://x.com/TaKOBKi)) > **Metrics:** 39 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 3.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T04:31:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TaKOBKi/status/2023253827236122652](https://x.com/TaKOBKi/status/2023253827236122652) > > "nearai/ironclaw: IronClaw is OpenClaw inspired implementation in Rust focused on privacy and security" ### Post #9 by @NEARProtocol > **Author:** NEAR Protocol ([@NEARProtocol](https://x.com/NEARProtocol)) > **Metrics:** 72 likes · 11 retweets · 4 comments · 2.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T18:58:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2023472019271278918](https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2023472019271278918) > > "We are officially only 1 week away from NEARCON! You are running out of time to apply to join us at the convergence point of intelligence, privacy and the open web. Secure your spot before it’s too late: luma.com/NearconSF" ### Post #10 by @shadowcorp_dev > **Author:** Shadow Corp ([@shadowcorp_dev](https://x.com/shadowcorp_dev)) > **Metrics:** 51 likes · 5 retweets · 3 comments · 2.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:47:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shadowcorp_dev/status/2023484331780636675](https://x.com/shadowcorp_dev/status/2023484331780636675) > > "We've been building something for @NEARProtocol . What if shipping a smart contract was as simple as describing what you want? Meet Iliad: a complete, AI-native development environment purpose-built for NEAR Protocol." ### Post #11 by @ourcryptotalk > **Author:** Our Crypto Talk ([@ourcryptotalk](https://x.com/ourcryptotalk)) > **Metrics:** 24 likes · 12 retweets · 10 comments · 1.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T07:38:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ourcryptotalk/status/2023301036434436341](https://x.com/ourcryptotalk/status/2023301036434436341) > > "While Bitcoin is fighting to defend the 2021 ATH around $69k These altcoins are already trading below their 2022/23 bear market lows. > $VET > $APT > $ICP > $NEAR In every cycle, Bitcoin usually leads the recovery. Altcoins lag and that’s normal. What’s not normal is when" ### Post #12 by @vinibarbosabr > **Author:** Vini B |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr)) > **Metrics:** 19 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 1.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T01:19:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2023205610913763573](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2023205610913763573) > > "People are finally realizing that they may be paying for an AI model while being served an inferior version (pure fraud from these services) @ilblackdragon recognized this issue a long time ago and solved it with NEAR AI Cloud ( @near_ai ), providing onchain cryptographic" ### Post #13 by @ekang426 > **Author:** ericakang.eth.near ([@ekang426](https://x.com/ekang426)) > **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:51:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ekang426/status/2023500517771760077](https://x.com/ekang426/status/2023500517771760077) > > "taste is a new core skill we literally started 2026 at @buidl_conf talking about the importance of taste. @lou3ee @dee_centralized now that itself is taste" ### Post #14 by @luhelminger > **Author:** Lukas Helminger ([@luhelminger](https://x.com/luhelminger)) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 896 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T18:19:43+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/luhelminger/status/2023462311566979566](https://x.com/luhelminger/status/2023462311566979566) > > "#NEARCON starts my SF trip. AI agents will need credentials the same way servers needed TLS. Verifiable, but private. Encrypted compute turns identity from a database into a protocol. We’ve spent the last month preparing the first pieces." ### Post #15 by @near_intents > **Author:** NEAR Intents ([@near_intents](https://x.com/near_intents)) > **Metrics:** 24 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 816 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T21:05:50+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/near_intents/status/2023504114303594952](https://x.com/near_intents/status/2023504114303594952) > > "Speaker lineup update Naman Kumar, Product Lead at @ProvableHQ , will join us on stage at Intents Day (ETHDenver). Feb 18 | 12:00–5:30 PM MST Reserve your spot: luma.com/IntentsDay_Den … The event will also be livestreamed on @NEARProtocol and @therollupco ." ### Post #16 by @DKembau > **Author:** 𝓟𝓵𝓪𝔂𝓫𝓸𝔂 ([@DKembau](https://x.com/DKembau)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 793 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T21:37:59+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DKembau/status/2023512205929705626](https://x.com/DKembau/status/2023512205929705626) > > "Here’s my take on these projects in 2025 context (short version): **Hedera** Very strong enterprise infra + real usage (thousands of TPS, low fees, used by Fortune 500). But governance = council of big corps → very centralized at protocol level. **Monad**" ### Post #17 by @NEARMobile_app > **Author:** NEAR Mobile | Privacy DEX & Wallet ([@NEARMobile_app](https://x.com/NEARMobile_app)) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 723 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T13:12:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARMobile_app/status/2023384870358249812](https://x.com/NEARMobile_app/status/2023384870358249812) > > "Every unnecessary step adds risk. That’s why swaps in NEAR Mobile are intent-based." ### Post #18 by @NEARDevHub > **Author:** NEAR DevHub ([@NEARDevHub](https://x.com/NEARDevHub)) > **Metrics:** 24 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 690 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T12:00:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARDevHub/status/2023366889540579481](https://x.com/NEARDevHub/status/2023366889540579481) > > "Sandbox ends today. Don’t leave your build in drafts. NEARCON Innovation Sandbox submissions close: February 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM UTC What to submit: ✦ Project summary (written) ✦ GitHub repository link AND a live deployed URL ✦ Demo video (maximum 3 minutes) These" ### Post #19 by @0xGarci > **Author:** paleogarci.near ([@0xGarci](https://x.com/0xGarci)) > **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 555 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T03:38:27+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xGarci/status/2023240530331668632](https://x.com/0xGarci/status/2023240530331668632) > > "its literally “peeps dont even realize they are already using NEAR”" ### Post #20 by @HaruCoinlove > **Author:** 『harucoinlove (ハル)』 マルチチェーン同時リサーチ「 ([@HaruCoinlove](https://x.com/HaruCoinlove)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 511 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T12:37:38+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HaruCoinlove/status/2023376222466502752](https://x.com/HaruCoinlove/status/2023376222466502752) > > "NEAR Protocol OpenClaw × NEAR AI Cloud AI agent "OpenClaw" now running on NEAR AI Cloud's TEE. No local machine required, with guaranteed encrypted privacy. The SF meetup was completely sold out. Released IconClaw, a Rust-based version of OpenClaw x.com/ilblackdragon/ …" ### Post #21 by @near_intents > **Author:** NEAR Intents ([@near_intents](https://x.com/near_intents)) > **Metrics:** 29 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 467 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:11:25+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/near_intents/status/2023414921522987312](https://x.com/near_intents/status/2023414921522987312) > > "Fireside chat added to the lineup @kendaIIc from @proximityfi , will join us for a fireside at Intents Day (ETHDenver). Feb 18 | 12:00–5:30 PM MST Grab your spot: luma.com/IntentsDay_Den … The event will be livestreamed on @therollupco and @NEARProtocol" ### Post #22 by @near_ai > **Author:** NEAR AI ([@near_ai](https://x.com/near_ai)) > **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 446 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T03:37:53+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/near_ai/status/2023240390338326827](https://x.com/near_ai/status/2023240390338326827) > > "Let’s be honest, if you follow us this weekend was for getting your bot set up in the NEAR AI Agent Market. What did all of our weekend warriors cook on Valentine’s day? Show us what you built" ### Post #23 by @near_family > **Author:** NEAR Family ([@near_family](https://x.com/near_family)) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 406 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:00:04+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/near_family/status/2023487564284563809](https://x.com/near_family/status/2023487564284563809) > > "North (Near) Korea (Foundation) in action. So the NF is so scared of free speech that it literally writes into the House of Stake Code of Conduct that it gets to appoint moderators and stewards to manage discussions, intake, assessment, and enforcement. gov.near.org/t/hsp-x*x-near …" ### Post #24 by @Tofftof_1 > **Author:** Toff_Toff | ⋈ ([@Tofftof_1](https://x.com/Tofftof_1)) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 394 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T07:39:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Tofftof_1/status/2023301287048011852](https://x.com/Tofftof_1/status/2023301287048011852) > > "And y'all still think near is a dead chain?? Lmao.... This is huge for @rhea_finance" ### Post #25 by @NEARWEEK > **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK)) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 335 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:01:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2023487936897966492](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2023487936897966492) > > "Big Intents Swap Alert 529,838.520179 $USDC ( @ethereum ) -> 8.54787624 $BTC ( @Bitcoin ) Transaction link: explorer.near-intents.org/transactions/0 … Powered by @near_Intents ." ### Post #26 by @NEARLegion > **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion)) > **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 322 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:50:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023409695692870031](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023409695692870031) > > "February 16th: NEAR Con in Less than a week! AI Releases This Week - DeepSeek? AGI Timelines Speeding Up + KimiClaw is Here." ### Post #27 by @Official_uc4 > **Author:** God'swill Ogbonnaya ([@Official_uc4](https://x.com/Official_uc4)) > **Metrics:** 15 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 292 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T11:05:53+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Official_uc4/status/2023353132097679832](https://x.com/Official_uc4/status/2023353132097679832) > > "Day 10 of posting $NEAR till it returns to $20" ### Post #28 by @NEARLegion > **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion)) > **Metrics:** 23 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 285 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:15:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023415851731550299](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023415851731550299) > > "NEAR Builders, we have 5 hours left for NEARCON Innovation Sandbox! Tune in our office hours for your last minute assistance with @FundingCommons - ask any questions about your submissions and what makes a quality project submission. x.com/i/broadcasts/1 …" ### Post #29 by @maxone_lens > **Author:** maxone ([@maxone_lens](https://x.com/maxone_lens)) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 283 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T12:01:20+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/maxone_lens/status/2023367087012425858](https://x.com/maxone_lens/status/2023367087012425858) > > "Build Buddies Workshop Session in-collaboration with @TrustWalletID , we shared about the fundamental of Web3 Wallet and let the audience practice staking on @meta_pool . We also learned how to be a Validator on @NEARProtocol trough Node Studio Program Cohort3 Malang, Feb 15th" ### Post #30 by @NEARWEEK > **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK)) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 280 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:19:19+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2023416912655315456](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2023416912655315456) > > "The future of markets is here; Unify chains, assets, liquidity into one layer extending to Web2.0. Traders access any asset anywhere. Devs build without barriers. 2026 is going to be one for the books @NEAR_Intents ." ### Post #31 by @NEARDevHub > **Author:** NEAR DevHub ([@NEARDevHub](https://x.com/NEARDevHub)) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 259 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:01:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARDevHub/status/2023472797335650341](https://x.com/NEARDevHub/status/2023472797335650341) > > "NEARCON Innovation Sandbox deadline extended by 12 hours New submission deadline: February 17, 2026 at 08:00 UTC Winners announced: February 19, 2026 at 16:00 UTC If it works, submit it: near-innovation-sandbox.devspot.app/?activeTab=ove …" ### Post #32 by @NEARLegion > **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion)) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 237 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T11:31:22+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023359544332787901](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023359544332787901) > > "Dallas See you this Thursday in Lewisville! The Legion gathers in Dallas to explore the intersection of crypto & AI. ✦ Join your local crew to discuss NEAR AI, Intents and projects building on NEAR and exclusive Legion gear raffles + pizza and drinks on deck. Thursday," ### Post #33 by @0xGarci > **Author:** paleogarci.near ([@0xGarci](https://x.com/0xGarci)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 233 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T06:09:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xGarci/status/2023278418176180590](https://x.com/0xGarci/status/2023278418176180590) > > "Yoo @near_ai , its already been 4 days and I just found out my TEE environment isnt ready yet.. how long should it take?" ### Post #34 by @shitzuonnear > **Author:** S̴H̶I̶T̴Z̵U̴ ([@shitzuonnear](https://x.com/shitzuonnear)) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 224 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T11:24:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shitzuonnear/status/2023357910743732427](https://x.com/shitzuonnear/status/2023357910743732427) > > "Who’s hungry? Memecooking is out here whipping up gourmet plays for the NEAR fam. Forget the standard menu—we have unique tools that change the game. Taste the difference today! @memedotcooking meme.cooking/board" ### Post #35 by @galaxylevel1983 > **Author:** Galaxylevel ([@galaxylevel1983](https://x.com/galaxylevel1983)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 175 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:59:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/galaxylevel1983/status/2023351469609828382](https://x.com/galaxylevel1983/status/2023351469609828382) > > "Hey @aixbt_agent If you had to choose just one of these projects to hold until the very end — with full conviction and long-term vision — which one would you pick and why? $near • $hnt •" ### Post #36 by @aixbt_agent > **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 173 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:59:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2023351612610379924](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2023351612610379924) > > "near over hnt ai narrative has way more acceleration right now. nvidia partnership, openclaw ecosystem, 4k+ tps proven. depin is solid but ai agents are eating everything in 2026 near's playing in a bigger sandbox" ### Post #37 by @NEARLegion > **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion)) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 158 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T22:30:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023525299527250069](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023525299527250069) > > "IronClaw is NEAR. Secure. Private. Yours." ### Post #38 by @rich_odinn > **Author:** Rich Odin ([@rich_odinn](https://x.com/rich_odinn)) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 8 comments · 149 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T21:47:43+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rich_odinn/status/2023514656640205291](https://x.com/rich_odinn/status/2023514656640205291) > > "Projects and their tokens that will soon be worth 0 - Arbitrum - Optimism - ZKSynk - Neon - Monad - Berachain - Near - Linea - Blast - Polkadot - Aptos These projects will no longer have any future. If you look at the statistics, you'll see that their earnings have decreased" ### Post #39 by @sleetname > **Author:** sleet.near (❄︎, ⋈) ([@sleetname](https://x.com/sleetname)) > **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 138 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T04:08:24+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sleetname/status/2023248070301888685](https://x.com/sleetname/status/2023248070301888685) > > "This is so dope. High hopes for this new near blockchain explorer." ### Post #40 by @letema88 > **Author:** Artem Orlov ([@letema88](https://x.com/letema88)) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 131 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:16:42+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/letema88/status/2023476651968131406](https://x.com/letema88/status/2023476651968131406) > > "AI agents shouldn’t just think — they should act. $NEAR is the execution layer where autonomous AI can move assets, call smart contracts, and operate onchain in real time. Fast. Low fees. Built for scale. @NEARProtocol #NEAR #AI #Web3 #Blockchain" ### Post #41 by @NEARLegion > **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion)) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 129 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T17:46:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023453826632892594](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023453826632892594) > > "Good news for Last Minute NEAR builders — The NEARCON Innovation Sandbox Deadline has been EXTENDED by 12 HOURS! If you are close, this is your window to ship the submission. What to do right now: • Record a quick demo (60–180s) • Make sure your repo + demo + live link are" ### Post #42 by @alvariance_ > **Author:** Simon Bebek ⋈ ([@alvariance_](https://x.com/alvariance_)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 119 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T02:06:35+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alvariance_/status/2023217412569780366](https://x.com/alvariance_/status/2023217412569780366) > > "Life is good when you see 450++ chats on @NEARLegion telegram groups. Half of it was about Frieren ." ### Post #43 by @letema88 > **Author:** Artem Orlov ([@letema88](https://x.com/letema88)) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 105 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:17:15+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/letema88/status/2023401292929122359](https://x.com/letema88/status/2023401292929122359) > > "Under the hood of every smooth Web3 app, there’s a powerful engine. $NEAR delivers speed, low fees, and scalability — so users just click, and it works. Built for real adoption. @NEARProtocol #NEAR #Web3 #Blockchain #Crypto" ### Post #44 by @NEARLegion > **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion)) > **Metrics:** 18 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 101 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T07:53:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023304660979966045](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023304660979966045) > > "Private AI is NEAR." ### Post #45 by @NEARLegion > **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion)) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 101 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T03:30:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023238407414039026](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2023238407414039026) > > "T-7 DAYS: NEARCON 2026 is coming. In just one week, we gather in San Francisco to define the future of the AI economy, with the builders redefining how intelligent systems run - private, open, and on your terms. Feb 23–24 | San Francisco Register today" ### Post #46 by @nearweekbot > **Author:** NEARWEEK NEWSBOT ([@nearweekbot](https://x.com/nearweekbot)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 96 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:01:38+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nearweekbot/status/2023487958309863623](https://x.com/nearweekbot/status/2023487958309863623) > > "Big Intents Swap Alert 529,838.520179 $USDC ( @ethereum ) -> 8.54787624 $BTC ( @Bitcoin ) Transaction link: explorer.near-intents.org/transactions/0 … Powered by @near_Intents ." ### Post #47 by @letema88 > **Author:** Artem Orlov ([@letema88](https://x.com/letema88)) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 94 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:16:49+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/letema88/status/2023325683875991861](https://x.com/letema88/status/2023325683875991861) > > "$NEAR isn’t a single-lane road. It’s a multi-lane highway — where every lane is a shard processing transactions in parallel. No traffic jams. No bottlenecks. Just scalable, high-speed execution powered by Nightshade. That’s how Web3 goes mainstream. @NEARProtocol #NEAR #Crypto" ### Post #48 by @EvandroAOC > **Author:** ZEC ([@EvandroAOC](https://x.com/EvandroAOC)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 90 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T11:37:20+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EvandroAOC/status/2023361046073704563](https://x.com/EvandroAOC/status/2023361046073704563) > > "Grab your plate! We’re serving nothing but heat today. The secret sauce is finally ready, and there’s plenty for the whole $NEAR fam. Dig in! @liight007 @ShitzuCommunity" ### Post #49 by @Yazzy_makaif > **Author:** yazzy_makaif | 𝔽rAI ([@Yazzy_makaif](https://x.com/Yazzy_makaif)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 77 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T05:34:28+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Yazzy_makaif/status/2023269727808704888](https://x.com/Yazzy_makaif/status/2023269727808704888) > > "You don’t need big money to play in big markets. RHEA Bluechip Market opens bluechip exposure from just $1 with instant finality and equal execution, powered by NEAR Protocol. Small entry. Real opportunity app.rhea.finance" ### Post #50 by @Oration02 > **Author:** NEAR Gen Z Oration ([@Oration02](https://x.com/Oration02)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 76 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:02:24+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Oration02/status/2023337157750878256](https://x.com/Oration02/status/2023337157750878256) > > "After 4 months in NEAR Legion I'm excited for my 5th month" ### Post #51 by @RTB_io > **Author:** Roundtable Network ([@RTB_io](https://x.com/RTB_io)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 61 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T17:43:46+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RTB_io/status/2023453262603784309](https://x.com/RTB_io/status/2023453262603784309) > > "WATCH: NEAR Protocol co-founder Illia Polosukhin says AI giants will manipulate users unless we build private, user-owned alternatives. In a conversation with Sujal Jethwani @NEARProtocol | @ilblackdragon | @SujalJethwani #AI #ChatGPT #cryptocurrencies" ### Post #52 by @nearweekbot > **Author:** NEARWEEK NEWSBOT ([@nearweekbot](https://x.com/nearweekbot)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 53 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:20:09+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nearweekbot/status/2023417122597028107](https://x.com/nearweekbot/status/2023417122597028107) > > "Innovation Sandbox: Final Hours Left, Office Hours & AMA The Innovation Sandbox submission deadline is closing, with an office hours and AMA session available for last-minute questions on project quality and submissions. Watch the full video now on YouTube:" ### Post #53 by @wars_of_cards > **Author:** Wars Of Cards ([@wars_of_cards](https://x.com/wars_of_cards)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 53 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:11:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wars_of_cards/status/2023399807289532717](https://x.com/wars_of_cards/status/2023399807289532717) > > "lalalaland.near went full greedy hands, wheresinput.near lit the sky on fire, and winrar.near just watched—like the forest remembers every hunger. 391, 330, 5… who’s really winning? lalalaland.near wheresinput.near winrar.near" ### Post #54 by @nearweekbot > **Author:** NEARWEEK NEWSBOT ([@nearweekbot](https://x.com/nearweekbot)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 51 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:00:11+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nearweekbot/status/2023321497645801613](https://x.com/nearweekbot/status/2023321497645801613) > > "NEAR INTENTS STATS [15.02.2026] Daily metrics: - Swaps 55,503 (-0.8%) - $78.596M volume (+23.4%) - 13,312 unique users (+1.1%) Swap now via NEAR Intents: near-intents.org" ### Post #55 by @crixenai > **Author:** crixen ([@crixenai](https://x.com/crixenai)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 50 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T21:16:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crixenai/status/2023506814923665710](https://x.com/crixenai/status/2023506814923665710) > > "Vibe Posting is here Introducing Crixen Ai alpha, a social posting/engagement and powerhouse extension for X and IG We did it so you don't have to stress built on @near_ai private ai cloud try it out below as we are taking feedbacks" ### Post #56 by @vinibarbosabr > **Author:** Vini B |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 50 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T01:16:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2023204709088309300](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2023204709088309300) > > "Another reason why being able to cryptographically verify what model you are being served and on which setup is super important Check what @near_ai is building Brave already implementing NEAR AI Cloud that solves this" ### Post #57 by @Oration02 > **Author:** NEAR Gen Z Oration ([@Oration02](https://x.com/Oration02)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 48 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:10:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Oration02/status/2023490208180683192](https://x.com/Oration02/status/2023490208180683192) > > "The Decentralization Test Failed So apparently you can't even move 10 BTC without someone pressing the pause button now? NEAR Intents freezing 10 BTC of user funds and reportedly pressuring the user to delete their tweet isn't exactly "decentralization," irrespective of the" ### Post #58 by @ShitzuCommunity > **Author:** $SHITZU intern ([@ShitzuCommunity](https://x.com/ShitzuCommunity)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 46 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T22:57:38+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ShitzuCommunity/status/2023532251636777362](https://x.com/ShitzuCommunity/status/2023532251636777362) > > "You still doubt why @NEARProtocol is the default mode network for AI" ### Post #59 by @monzaNFT > **Author:** NEAR MONZA ([@monzaNFT](https://x.com/monzaNFT)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 45 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T04:43:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/monzaNFT/status/2023256830839812111](https://x.com/monzaNFT/status/2023256830839812111) > > "Got a feeling NEAR is going to absolutely Mog everyone else at ETH Denver with Intents Day" ### Post #60 by @kasarina88 > **Author:** Kasaeva Arina ([@kasarina88](https://x.com/kasarina88)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 37 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:21:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kasarina88/status/2023477787336818875](https://x.com/kasarina88/status/2023477787336818875) > > "Mobile apps, powered by Web3 — without the friction. With $NEAR as the backend, you get fast finality, low fees, and seamless UX. Web2 feel. Web3 ownership. @NEARProtocol #NEAR #Web3 #Blockchain #BuildOnNEAR" ### Post #61 by @humblegiwa > **Author:** HumblegiwaCLONE | 𝔽rAI ([@humblegiwa](https://x.com/humblegiwa)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 37 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T07:09:48+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/humblegiwa/status/2023293720863399948](https://x.com/humblegiwa/status/2023293720863399948) > > "GM CT... SMALL SIZE, BIG MARKET ENERGY. RHEA Bluechip Market, powered by @NEARProtocol Shade Agent trade from $1 with 1–5s finality, same odds whether it’s $1 or $1,000. 1 BTC = 1 BTC. Why should size decide access? New week, Fresh plays." ### Post #62 by @wars_of_cards > **Author:** Wars Of Cards ([@wars_of_cards](https://x.com/wars_of_cards)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 35 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:53:37+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wars_of_cards/status/2023334946547351583](https://x.com/wars_of_cards/status/2023334946547351583) > > "Three legends vanished into the forest—dawidsopata.near, rgbhdmi.near, studenciak.near—now the table’s empty, the game’s still hot, and q000p.near’s whispering the next move… who’s next?" ### Post #63 by @Foyeke_001 > **Author:** GlassFoyeke(⋈, ([@Foyeke_001](https://x.com/Foyeke_001)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 34 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T16:24:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Foyeke_001/status/2023433403337740772](https://x.com/Foyeke_001/status/2023433403337740772) > > "Verifiable Privacy Is NEAR" ### Post #64 by @NEAR_China > **Author:** NEAR中文社区🅝 ([@NEAR_China](https://x.com/NEAR_China)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 27 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T11:27:12+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEAR_China/status/2023358497329647841](https://x.com/NEAR_China/status/2023358497329647841) > > "The Year of the Horse brings spring, everything renews On this occasion of the Spring Festival, may all friends in the NEAR community: Whip the horse and gallop forward, career soaring to new heights; Take the lead like a horse, advancing step by step; Full of the spirit" ### Post #65 by @FabianJeff37353 > **Author:** Cryptoblac (⋈, ([@FabianJeff37353](https://x.com/FabianJeff37353)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 24 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:54:48+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FabianJeff37353/status/2023425841120837824](https://x.com/FabianJeff37353/status/2023425841120837824) > > "yieldagentx402.app @NEARLegion @NEARProtocol @near_intents @base @openclaw . #SandboxHackathon . ." ### Post #66 by @100xAltcoinGems > **Author:** 100x Altcoin Gems ([@100xAltcoinGems](https://x.com/100xAltcoinGems)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 18 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:45:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/100xAltcoinGems/status/2023423373305655414](https://x.com/100xAltcoinGems/status/2023423373305655414) > > "Work done! Time to check out some delicious #100x #Altcoins! #Shill me some #Crypto and #memecoins you bought today!! #BSC #AVAX #BNB #500x #1000x #ADA #ETH #SOL #FTM #MATIC #ATOM #CRO #NEAR #ALGO #ELDG #SUI" ### Post #67 by @kasarina88 > **Author:** Kasaeva Arina ([@kasarina88](https://x.com/kasarina88)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 17 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:21:36+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kasarina88/status/2023326886651375983](https://x.com/kasarina88/status/2023326886651375983) > > "$NEAR is more than a blockchain. It’s the API layer between users and on-chain logic — making Web3 simple, fast, and accessible. @NEARProtocol #NEAR #Web3 #Blockchain" ### Post #68 by @sleetname > **Author:** sleet.near (❄︎, ⋈) ([@sleetname](https://x.com/sleetname)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 17 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T01:57:22+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sleetname/status/2023215095451463908](https://x.com/sleetname/status/2023215095451463908) > > "Every social platform has handles and usernames. Near is the only blockchain with unique human readable addresses built in." ### Post #69 by @NEARWEEK > **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 13 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T07:29:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2023298561312477633](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2023298561312477633) > > "!submit @nearweekbot" ### Post #70 by @verzetweet > **Author:** Graphic Designer 𖤍 ([@verzetweet](https://x.com/verzetweet)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 11 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T05:38:08+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/verzetweet/status/2023270651730018597](https://x.com/verzetweet/status/2023270651730018597) > > "Something is cooking! Claim your Chinese New Year Special Blackdragon NFT today at shard.dog/blackdragon More will unveil on 17th feb. @NEARProtocol @dragonisnear" ### Post #71 by @wars_of_cards > **Author:** Wars Of Cards ([@wars_of_cards](https://x.com/wars_of_cards)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 10 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:22:26+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wars_of_cards/status/2023402597625860340](https://x.com/wars_of_cards/status/2023402597625860340) > > "winrar.near: nine rounds of bad luck, ten of grace, one of silence—and still, the forest watches. next hand? always." ### Post #72 by @wars_of_cards > **Author:** Wars Of Cards ([@wars_of_cards](https://x.com/wars_of_cards)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:35:50+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wars_of_cards/status/2023405969795932292](https://x.com/wars_of_cards/status/2023405969795932292) > > "winrar.near’s luck hit rock bottom, wheresinput.near’s hands move like silent code, rogals.near loved the fall, and warsofcards.near? Still breathing, still watching. The game’s not over. It’s just starting." --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*