# $OP Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — July 17, 2026

> **Asset:** $OP  
> **Date:** 2026-07-17 (July 17, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/op/2026-07-17  
> **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 @Optimism
> **Author:** Optimism ([@Optimism](https://x.com/Optimism))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 4 retweets · 9 comments · 11.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T16:23:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Optimism/status/2078153505542475971](https://x.com/Optimism/status/2078153505542475971)  


> **Visual Note:** A quote card featuring a testimonial from Kyle Jenke, Chief Business Officer of OP Labs, praising DB Securities' partnership with OP Enterprise to build open financial infrastructure on Jeju, South Korea, with the DB Securities logo displayed on a blue gradient background.  

> 
> "DB Securities signed an MOU to build STO and RWA infrastructure for Jeju, South Korea, on the OP Stack. 
@kylejenke
 on why:"


### Post #2 by @wublockchain12
> **Author:** 吴说区块链 ([@wublockchain12](https://x.com/wublockchain12))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T13:37:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wublockchain12/status/2078111895245234550](https://x.com/wublockchain12/status/2078111895245234550)  


> 
> "According to Decenter, Ethereum Layer 2 infrastructure project Optimism will collaborate with Upbit operator Dunamu, fintech platform Toss, and DB Securities to expand into the Korean market. The collaboration includes upgrading and promoting the globalization of Dunamu's"


### Post #3 by @MoonwellDeFi
> **Author:** Moonwell ([@MoonwellDeFi](https://x.com/MoonwellDeFi))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 8 retweets · 6 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T19:28:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MoonwellDeFi/status/2078200265484996780](https://x.com/MoonwellDeFi/status/2078200265484996780)  


> **Visual Note:** The image displays a 3-month staking chart for WELL on Moonbeam, showing 26,212,734.01 tokens (≈$30,958.19) currently staked, which the post attributes to remaining stakers ahead of Moonbeam's network sunset on July 31.

The caption: **"WELL staking on Moonbeam holds steady at 26.2M tokens (~$30,958) over the past 3 months, as stakers prepare to redeem and transfer assets to Base, Optimism, or Ethereum before the July 31 network sunset."**  

> 
> "26.2M WELL remains staked on 
@MoonbeamNetwork
.

The 7-day cooldown has been removed, so stakers can redeem immediately ahead of the Moonbeam network sunset on July 31.

Transfer your WELL from Moonbeam to 
@Base
, 
@Optimism
 Mainnet, or 
@Ethereum
 via 
moonwell.fi/transfer."


### Post #4 by @MSBIntel
> **Author:** MSB Intel ([@MSBIntel](https://x.com/MSBIntel))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T17:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MSBIntel/status/2078162819464257564](https://x.com/MSBIntel/status/2078162819464257564)  


> **Visual Note:** The image displays the Base logo—a solid blue square next to the word "base" in black lowercase letters—on a white background, representing Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network mentioned in the announcement about bringing native account abstraction to EVM chains.  

> 
> "BREAKING: Base, Optimism, Coinbase and WalletConnect are bringing native account abstraction to EVM chains, making wallets cheaper and easier to use."


### Post #5 by @CoinMarketCap:blockonomi
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:blockonomi](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:blockonomi))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 400 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T14:25:17.460340+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a3b429cec9a715be43dab/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a3b429cec9a715be43dab/)  


> 
> "Semiconductor Sector Tumbles Into Bear Market as AI Optimism Fades


Key Highlights Major U.S. indexes declined sharply Friday, with the Nasdaq dropping approximately 1.6%, S&P 500 falling 0.8%, and Dow losing 1% Semiconductor sector plunged into bear market t"


### Post #6 by @CoinMarketCap:blockonomi
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:blockonomi](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:blockonomi))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 400 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T15:25:07.263737+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a49519f1d380b6ee9743f/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a49519f1d380b6ee9743f/)  


> 
> "UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Soars 8% as Medical Cost Ratio Beats Wall Street Estimates


Key Takeaways Q2 adjusted EPS reached $6.38, significantly exceeding the analyst consensus of $4.91 Quarterly revenue totaled $112 billion, surpassing Wall Street’s $110.8 billion projection"


### Post #7 by @Seven_Nguyen666
> **Author:** SEVEN ([@Seven_Nguyen666](https://x.com/Seven_Nguyen666))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 0 retweets · 43 comments · 364 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T01:52:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Seven_Nguyen666/status/2077934309701280111](https://x.com/Seven_Nguyen666/status/2077934309701280111)  


> **Visual Note:** A dark navy background displaying white Vietnamese text asking: 'Thành thật đi... Coin nào là khoản đầu tư khiến bạn tiếc nhất?' (Honestly... which coin is your most regretted investment?).  

> 
> "Which coin made you guys lose faith the most?

For me, I held onto ARB and OP from back when everyone was calling them Layer 2 unicorns.

Now looking at my account... no unicorns in sight, just the price divided by x times."


### Post #8 by @builderfiHQ
> **Author:** BuilderFi ([@builderfiHQ](https://x.com/builderfiHQ))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 223 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T11:36:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/builderfiHQ/status/2078081447152525769](https://x.com/builderfiHQ/status/2078081447152525769)  


> **Video Content:** The video is a static promotional announcement with no scene changes or motion—just a looping background of glowing orange dots pulsing in a grid pattern behind the central message. The text "We are LIVE ON OPTIMISM" and "Access all Pools From" remains fixed throughout, alongside the Aerodrome and Uniswap logos, the Optimism "OP" logo, and the BuilderFi branding in the corner. The pulsing dot animation provides the only movement, reinforcing the excitement of the launch announcement.  

> 
> "We're now live on 
@Optimism
 

Every pool on 
@Uniswap
, 
@AerodromeFi
 & more - now directly accessible on BuilderFi.

Join the waitlist at 
builderfi.io"


### Post #9 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T07:55:34.576605+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a59dfda9aa78b4013599578/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a59dfda9aa78b4013599578/)  


> 
> "Understanding Aerodrome's Role in the Base L2 Ecosystem


Aerodrome (@AerodromeFi) is the main decentralized exchange and liquidity hub on Base, Coinbase's layer-2 network, and it settles most of the chain's trading volume even though it is not the"


### Post #10 by @GammaStrategies
> **Author:** Gamma ([@GammaStrategies](https://x.com/GammaStrategies))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 172 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T17:10:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GammaStrategies/status/2078165578158940627](https://x.com/GammaStrategies/status/2078165578158940627)  


> **Visual Note:** Promotional graphic for Gamma V2 Rewards 'OP Liquidity Incentives' for ETH-USDC & ETH-WBTC pools, featuring the large red Optimism (OP) logo.  

> 
> "$OP
 Incentives are LIVE on OP Mainnet (
@Optimism
)

Provide liquidity to ETH-USDC or ETH-WBTC for additional liquidity incentives.

Only on Gamma V2"


### Post #11 by @CoinMarketCap:CryptoNewsLand
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CryptoNewsLand](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CryptoNewsLand))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T23:35:41.968049+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5abc26c6c05b5a4afeb0d1/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5abc26c6c05b5a4afeb0d1/)  


> 
> "Fear Still Dominates the Market—But These 5 Cryptocurrencies Could Be Setting Up for Their Biggest 50x Move Yet


Market sentiment remains cautious even as several altcoins show improving network and ecosystem activity. Raydium, Ethena, Curve DAO, VeChain, and Optimism continue expanding their use cases"


### Post #12 by @CoinMarketCap:TimesTabloid
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:TimesTabloid](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:TimesTabloid))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T19:05:47.915518+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a7cdf9aa78b4013599741/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a7cdf9aa78b4013599741/)  


> 
> "Dark Defender: XRP’s Grand Wave 3 Is In Motion. $5.85 – $8.50 Is Not the Destination


Crypto analyst Dark Defender has a new long-term outlook for XRP. He maintains that the asset has entered what he describes as “Grand Wave 3” in its current market cycle. Alongside the statem"


### Post #13 by @Optimism
> **Author:** Optimism ([@Optimism](https://x.com/Optimism))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 77 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T16:23:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Optimism/status/2078153510051364984](https://x.com/Optimism/status/2078153510051364984)  


> 
> "Read more on our blog:"


### Post #14 by @claural31
> **Author:** claura ([@claural31](https://x.com/claural31))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T00:35:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/claural31/status/2077915143644868905](https://x.com/claural31/status/2077915143644868905)  


> **Video Content:** The video displays a static split-screen graphic throughout its duration, with Coinbase's logo on the left against a blue background and a physical Ethereum coin on the right against a black background. A scrolling news ticker at the bottom moves from right to left across all frames, progressively revealing the breaking news: "LATEST: Coinbase will end cbETH deposits/withdrawals on Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon." The headline references Coinbase's decision to discontinue support for its wrapped staked ETH token (cbETH) on three major Ethereum Layer-2 networks.  

> 
> "Coinbase is ending support for staking ETH on several Ethereum Layer 2s, including ARB, POL, and OP, impacting investors holding cbETH. This move raises questions about future staking options in the evolving crypto landscape. Will more platforms follow suit? #CryptoNews #Ethereum"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T10:15:56.364170+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a00a99f1d380b6ee97322/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a00a99f1d380b6ee97322/)  


> 
> "Understanding Aerodrome's Role in the Base L2 Ecosystem


Aerodrome (@AerodromeFi) is the main decentralized exchange and liquidity hub on Base, Coinbase's layer-2 network, and it settles most of the chain's trading volume even though it is not the"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T12:35:28.423928+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a217b68369255943ab24b/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a217b68369255943ab24b/)  


> 
> "Understanding Aerodrome's Role in the Base L2 Ecosystem


Aerodrome (@AerodromeFi) is the main decentralized exchange and liquidity hub on Base, Coinbase's layer-2 network, and it settles most of the chain's trading volume even though it is not the"


### Post #17 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T08:35:49.027421+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a59e93b9f1d380b6ee972a1/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a59e93b9f1d380b6ee972a1/)  


> 
> "Understanding Aerodrome's Role in the Base L2 Ecosystem


Aerodrome (@AerodromeFi) is the main decentralized exchange and liquidity hub on Base, Coinbase's layer-2 network, and it settles most of the chain's trading volume even though it is not the"


### Post #18 by @CoinMarketCap:bhnews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:bhnews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:bhnews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T04:25:26.435085+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a59aea29f1d380b6ee9722e/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a59aea29f1d380b6ee9722e/)  


> 
> "Solana’s Strategic Moves Ignite Market Optimism


You can also read this news on BH NEWS: Solana’s Strategic Moves Ignite Market Optimism Solana (SOL) finds itself on the cusp of a potential market breakthrough as industry observers anticipa"


### Post #19 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-07-17T12:35:28.423924+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a217ac6c05b5a4afeaf5e/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a5a217ac6c05b5a4afeaf5e/)  


> 
> "Shiba Inu exchange netflow drops, price slides to $0.000004083


Shiba Inu experienced a further dip in trading activity as exchange netflow data revealed a drop in investor participation, coinciding with a broader pullback across the cryptocurrency market"




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