# $OP Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — February 16, 2026

> **Asset:** $OP  
> **Date:** 2026-02-16 (February 16, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/op/2026-02-16  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/op.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @wagmiAlexander
> **Author:** alexander ([@wagmiAlexander](https://x.com/wagmiAlexander))  
> **Metrics:** 168 likes · 27 retweets · 33 comments · 7.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T01:21:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wagmiAlexander/status/2023205955866120656](https://x.com/wagmiAlexander/status/2023205955866120656)  


> 
> "Three years ago, I was heading to Denver as a contributor to a scrappy little DEX on 
@Optimism
. 

No one knew who we were — and we were (fairly) faded by almost everyone we made our case to.

Three years later, I’m on a plane again and we’re on the verge of being… undeniable."


### Post #2 by @Celo
> **Author:** Celo.eth/acc ([@Celo](https://x.com/Celo))  
> **Metrics:** 120 likes · 30 retweets · 7 comments · 6.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T16:01:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Celo/status/2023427521598169316](https://x.com/Celo/status/2023427521598169316)  


> 
> "Celo builders are eligible for 
@Optimism
 ecosystem grants!

Season 9 OP Growth Grant applications are live today, supporting founders w/ live apps that are ready to scale usage, liquidity & real onchain impact

 Learn more & apply today ↓
atlas.optimism.io/missions/growt
…"


### Post #3 by @SuperchainEco
> **Author:** SuperchainEco.eth ([@SuperchainEco](https://x.com/SuperchainEco))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 5.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T13:22:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SuperchainEco/status/2023387433962795207](https://x.com/SuperchainEco/status/2023387433962795207)  


> 
> "Here’s everything that happened across the Superchain ecosystem this past week.

 
@SuccinctLabs
 is partnering with 
@Optimism
 to bring ZK to the Superchain. OP Succinct will become a preferred ZK proving solution, with OP Mainnet set to integrate in the coming months
 ERC-8004"


### Post #4 by @0xkopil
> **Author:** 0xkopil ([@0xkopil](https://x.com/0xkopil))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 3 retweets · 6 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T18:05:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xkopil/status/2023458815555891477](https://x.com/0xkopil/status/2023458815555891477)  


> 
> "Soon your timeline gonna be flooded with I printed on $BASE and it was so obvious bro screenshots. Same movie every single cycle. Arbitrum did it. Optimism did it. Starknet did it. And every time the same crowd was sitting on the sidelines tweeting alpha threads with zero on"


### Post #5 by @Optimism
> **Author:** Optimism ([@Optimism](https://x.com/Optimism))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T13:47:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Optimism/status/2023393888254218286](https://x.com/Optimism/status/2023393888254218286)  


> 
> "Get caught up with the latest from the Superchain ecosystem in <2 mins"


### Post #6 by @Defi_Warhol
> **Author:** DeFi Warhol ([@Defi_Warhol](https://x.com/Defi_Warhol))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 2 retweets · 12 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T07:51:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Defi_Warhol/status/2023304129603608926](https://x.com/Defi_Warhol/status/2023304129603608926)  


> 
> "Optimism gone"


### Post #7 by @Optimism
> **Author:** Optimism ([@Optimism](https://x.com/Optimism))  
> **Metrics:** 78 likes · 7 retweets · 10 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T18:52:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Optimism/status/2023470480900927873](https://x.com/Optimism/status/2023470480900927873)  


> 
> "TOMORROW: Optimism Scaling Summit 

Developers, Superchain partners, and enterprise leaders converging on what it takes to build scalable, secure, onchain infrastructure.

Can't make it in person?

We're streaming live on:  𝕏  

Reply with your biggest question about scaling"


### Post #8 by @jiroucaigou
> **Author:** 努力赚钱的菜狗 ([@jiroucaigou](https://x.com/jiroucaigou))  
> **Metrics:** 53 likes · 0 retweets · 46 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T04:54:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jiroucaigou/status/2023259748410229123](https://x.com/jiroucaigou/status/2023259748410229123)  


> 
> "菜狗成功担任probable的大使啦！
预测市场最出色的项目就是probable、opinion
op积分价值25U，成本20U，性价比不高
但probable仍处于早期，积分成本低至1U，属于十倍以上的大机会

最重要的是项目方会“整活”，结合春晚热点上线了2倍积分市场
预测沈腾的小品能否热搜第一
cz会不会在x上用中文拜年"


### Post #9 by @CryboCrypto
> **Author:** くりぼうクリプト ([@CryboCrypto](https://x.com/CryboCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T06:42:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryboCrypto/status/2023286812370956465](https://x.com/CryboCrypto/status/2023286812370956465)  


> 
> "I get that Perp is the current main battlefield,  
but looking at the L2 airdrops from just a little while ago,  
I’m kinda doubting whether the flow still allows us to expect much at this point.

ARB・OP・ZKsync → massive gains  
→ By the time Linea・Scroll came around →"


### Post #10 by @CryptoRubic
> **Author:** Rubic ([@CryptoRubic](https://x.com/CryptoRubic))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 5 retweets · 3 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:53:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoRubic/status/2023410418073653404](https://x.com/CryptoRubic/status/2023410418073653404)  


> 
> "We've joined Wave 5 of 
@Allbridge_io
 x 
@StellarOrg
 quest on 
@Galxe
 with $2,300 in rewards!

Bridge 5+ $USDC from BNB, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, or Ethereum to Stellar via Allbridge on Rubic & enter a $300 raffle.

Explore more 
app.galxe.com/quest/Allbridg
…"


### Post #11 by @Optimism
> **Author:** Optimism ([@Optimism](https://x.com/Optimism))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T18:52:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Optimism/status/2023470483749171206](https://x.com/Optimism/status/2023470483749171206)  


> 
> ""


### Post #12 by @Vora_xyz
> **Author:** Vora Labs ([@Vora_xyz](https://x.com/Vora_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 9 retweets · 8 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T23:58:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Vora_xyz/status/2023547554349412512](https://x.com/Vora_xyz/status/2023547554349412512)  


> 
> "If you're an 
@opdotxyz
 Pass holder, then be sure to claim this badge from Vora Labs, we took a snapshot a few hours ago 

A meaningful percentage of our 999 Vorians supply will be allocated to OP Pass holders as a free airdrop 

Badge claim link"


### Post #13 by @build_on_bob
> **Author:** BOB ([@build_on_bob](https://x.com/build_on_bob))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 5 retweets · 5 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T08:30:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/build_on_bob/status/2023313943738155192](https://x.com/build_on_bob/status/2023313943738155192)  


> 
> "BOB Gateway enables 1-click native BTC  wBTC swaps across 11 major chains.

Powering direct access to native Bitcoin for 
@Avax
, 
@Base
, 
@Berachain
, 
@BNBChain
, 
@Ethereum
, 
@Optimism
, 
@SeiNetwork
, 
@Soneium
, 
@SonicLabs
 and 
@Unichain
."


### Post #14 by @bigZUKO_
> **Author:** mayowa ([@bigZUKO_](https://x.com/bigZUKO_))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T08:30:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bigZUKO_/status/2023314039200268607](https://x.com/bigZUKO_/status/2023314039200268607)  


> 
> "Here's a list of some L2s that have Tokenized in the past and how the tokens have performed overtime;

Which one of these did you witness or make the most money from?

As for me, I witnessed all of them except from OP and I would say I made the most money on base, but since base"


### Post #15 by @pnxgrp
> **Author:** PHOENIX - Crypto News & Analytics ([@pnxgrp](https://x.com/pnxgrp))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 720 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:30:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2023329025867845746](https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2023329025867845746)  


> 
> "TOP 15 BLOCKCHAINS BY TOTAL NUMBER OF #DAPPS

#BNBChain #Ethereum #Polygon #Tron #Base #Arbitrum #Solana #Avalanche #OPMainnet #ZKsyncEra #Cronos #Ton #Linea #Blast #Tezos"


### Post #16 by @CeloCommunities
> **Author:** Celo Communities Guild ([@CeloCommunities](https://x.com/CeloCommunities))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 487 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T18:15:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CeloCommunities/status/2023461148750696685](https://x.com/CeloCommunities/status/2023461148750696685)  


> 
> "ICYMI - Exciting news for Celo builders!  

You’re now eligible for 
@Optimism
 ecosystem grants! Apply for the Season 9 OP Growth Grant today and elevate your live apps to new heights. Let’s scale usage and create a real on-chain impact together!  

#Celo #Optimism #Grants"


### Post #17 by @Celo_Col
> **Author:** Celo Colombia ◘ ([@Celo_Col](https://x.com/Celo_Col))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 415 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:04:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Celo_Col/status/2023473560400924988](https://x.com/Celo_Col/status/2023473560400924988)  


> 
> "1/4  
Good news for those building on 
@Celo
 

Now ecosystem builders can apply for the Growth Grants – Season 9 from the 
@Optimism
 ecosystem 

If you already have a live app and want to scale… this is for you"


### Post #18 by @WairaT
> **Author:** Waira ([@WairaT](https://x.com/WairaT))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 398 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:28:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WairaT/status/2023479707879305357](https://x.com/WairaT/status/2023479707879305357)  


> 
> "Builders on 
@Celo
 

@Optimism
 has opened applications for the Season 9 OP Growth Grant, focused on scaling adoption, liquidity, and real onchain impact.

If you're already building, this could be the next step   
 
atlas.optimism.io/missions/growt
…

More info here"


### Post #19 by @pipsandbills
> **Author:** Alter Ego ([@pipsandbills](https://x.com/pipsandbills))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 4 retweets · 2 comments · 373 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T12:17:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pipsandbills/status/2023371223191695627](https://x.com/pipsandbills/status/2023371223191695627)  


> 
> ".
@haonan
, you designed the tokenomics of optimism

you have skin in the game

you are also a recipient of past airdrops

i also noticed 
@codex_pbc
 already have an ico page set up

do you think doing an ico rather than an airdrop is gonna make your token price not tend to zero?"


### Post #20 by @koolcryptovc
> **Author:** KOOL CRYPTO ([@koolcryptovc](https://x.com/koolcryptovc))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 352 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T18:53:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/koolcryptovc/status/2023470823575875990](https://x.com/koolcryptovc/status/2023470823575875990)  


> 
> "Resetting the Portfolio... 

I am selling all L2's on ETH (Sold all ZK, OP and ARB)
Buying more ETH 
Buying a lot more BTC
Increasing AI exposure with TAO and NMR's..."


### Post #21 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 #22 by @Truly_TUSD
> **Author:** Truly from TrueUSD $TUSD ([@Truly_TUSD](https://x.com/Truly_TUSD))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 102 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T13:00:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Truly_TUSD/status/2023381923838742835](https://x.com/Truly_TUSD/status/2023381923838742835)  


> 
> "#TUSD Weekly Report is out! 

 You can find  
@tusdio
  on all the main #chains:  

 
@trondao
 
 @ethereum
 
 @BNBCHAIN
  (BNB Smart Chain Native and Wrapped) 
 
@0xPolygon
 
 @avax
  
 @Optimism
 
 @arbitrum
 
 @cronosapp
  

 Check it NOW!"


### Post #23 by @coinyak_io
> **Author:** Coinyak.gbob ([@coinyak_io](https://x.com/coinyak_io))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 36 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:56:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinyak_io/status/2023335694303940659](https://x.com/coinyak_io/status/2023335694303940659)  


> 
> "BOB Gateway supports one-click native BTC  wBTC swaps across 11 major chains.

It provides direct access to native Bitcoin on 
@Avax
, 
@Base
, 
@Berachain
, 
@BNBChain
, 
@Ethereum
, 
@Optimism
, 
@SeiNetwork
, 
@Soneium
, 
@SonicLabs
, and 
@Unichain
."




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