# $PENDLE Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 21, 2026

> **Asset:** $PENDLE  
> **Date:** 2026-01-21 (January 21, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/pendle/2026-01-21  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/pendle.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @0xLouisT
> **Author:** 0xLouisT ([@0xLouisT](https://x.com/0xLouisT))  
> **Metrics:** 63 likes · 3 retweets · 13 comments · 5.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T09:27:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xLouisT/status/2013906319841898499](https://x.com/0xLouisT/status/2013906319841898499)  


> 
> "Pendle and Curve are both top-tier protocols and comparing them is apples to oranges.

However, as a tokenholder, I prefer a simple model where the value accrual is transparent. 

The ve-model adds unnecessary complexity. Between lockups, gauges and bribes, it becomes complex to"


### Post #2 by @2lambro
> **Author:** 2Lambroz ([@2lambro](https://x.com/2lambro))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 5 retweets · 17 comments · 4.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T08:31:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/2lambro/status/2013892264553316485](https://x.com/2lambro/status/2013892264553316485)  


> 
> "Watch this if you're a 
@pendle_fi
 staker. Impact of switching from vePENDLE to sPENDLE on emissions. Explained by 
@DDangleDan
Watch the full stream below"


### Post #3 by @jiamigou
> **Author:** 加密狗 ([@jiamigou](https://x.com/jiamigou))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 3 retweets · 13 comments · 4.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T12:19:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jiamigou/status/2013949687318089992](https://x.com/jiamigou/status/2013949687318089992)  


> 
> "Pendle这次更新，不是利好，而是一次“被数据逼出来的进化”

我一直认为ve-撑不住这个体量，模式一定会换。昨天公告落地：Pendle正式放弃vePENDLE，改用sPENDLE。刚好印证了我的预想

为什么我这么推断？

如果你能看完下面这段内容，以后你就能靠数据判断：项目是在进化，还是在续命。"


### Post #4 by @gigiz_eth
> **Author:** Gigiz.eth ([@gigiz_eth](https://x.com/gigiz_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 2 retweets · 30 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T04:16:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gigiz_eth/status/2013828005697925323](https://x.com/gigiz_eth/status/2013828005697925323)  


> 
> "最近大家又开始疯狂追固定收益了～市场一波动，大家就跑去囤稳定币，Pendle上的PT产品动不动10%+ APY，简直是无风险的香饽饽，谁不想躺着赚钱呢

尤其reUSD这条线，基础收益已经够诱人了，但总有人不满足，还想再榨点油水出来"


### Post #5 by @PendleIntern
> **Author:** Pendle Intern ([@PendleIntern](https://x.com/PendleIntern))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 5 retweets · 10 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T08:10:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PendleIntern/status/2013886913632158088](https://x.com/PendleIntern/status/2013886913632158088)  


> 
> "Yes, this entire sPENDLE thing is freaking exciting.

Yes, y'all have tons of questions about the vePENDLE Loyalty Boost.

What's been overlooked I feel is the emissions model upgrade, which is HUGE.

Algorithmic, merit-based model that will allocate incentives based on"


### Post #6 by @PendleIntern
> **Author:** Pendle Intern ([@PendleIntern](https://x.com/PendleIntern))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T10:34:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PendleIntern/status/2013923032574914587](https://x.com/PendleIntern/status/2013923032574914587)  


> 
> "OMFG I FORGOT I MADE THIS MEME SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS GODDAMIT

sPENDLE"


### Post #7 by @Gold_Cryptoz
> **Author:** Gold ([@Gold_Cryptoz](https://x.com/Gold_Cryptoz))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T04:52:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Gold_Cryptoz/status/2013836966937403456](https://x.com/Gold_Cryptoz/status/2013836966937403456)  


> 
> "Current Trades on my Radar as of today:

$PLUME - Unlock has happened (14% total supply / 40% circ supply). Main RWA partner of World Liberty.. Opens the door for potential RWA suite similar to DOLO

$PENDLE with its updated tokenomics and unstaking schedule (14 days instead of"


### Post #8 by @2lambro
> **Author:** 2Lambroz ([@2lambro](https://x.com/2lambro))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T14:31:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/2lambro/status/2013982765042286597](https://x.com/2lambro/status/2013982765042286597)  


> 
> "What does the change of vePENDLE to sPENDLE mean to the investor? 
@DDangleDan
 from 
@pendle_fi
 answers.

Watch the full stream below"


### Post #9 by @tokenterminal
> **Author:** Token Terminal ([@tokenterminal](https://x.com/tokenterminal))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T19:17:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tokenterminal/status/2014054873579274725](https://x.com/tokenterminal/status/2014054873579274725)  


> 
> "Many teams publish a quarterly report right after TGE.

Often, that ends up being the first, and last, public update.

We’re excited to help raise the bar for ongoing tokenholder reporting, alongside teams like 
@pendle_fi
 and 
@binance
."


### Post #10 by @Only1temmy
> **Author:** 𝕋𝕖𝕞𝕞𝕪 ([@Only1temmy](https://x.com/Only1temmy))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 4 retweets · 15 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T14:02:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Only1temmy/status/2013975489942343741](https://x.com/Only1temmy/status/2013975489942343741)  


> 
> "the four defi protocols I’m most bullish on in 2026:

1/ aave

2/ pendle

3/ ethena

4/ hyperliquidx

they’re all super obvious by now and you shouldn't fade em."


### Post #11 by @Mars_DeFi
> **Author:** Mars_DeFi ([@Mars_DeFi](https://x.com/Mars_DeFi))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 825 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T05:00:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mars_DeFi/status/2013839041272123771](https://x.com/Mars_DeFi/status/2013839041272123771)  


> 
> "Another week, another round of updates you simply can’t afford to miss.

Here’s another part of my bi-weekly update series, highlighting recent events and what’s scheduled for the next 2 weeks.

—
● Major Updates:

• 
@pendle_fi
 just released their new tokenomics, and vePENDLE"


### Post #12 by @thelearningpill
> **Author:** The Learning Pill ([@thelearningpill](https://x.com/thelearningpill))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 2 retweets · 17 comments · 670 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T10:30:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thelearningpill/status/2013922038508085465](https://x.com/thelearningpill/status/2013922038508085465)  


> 
> ". 
@pendle_fi
 just dropped their new tokenomics -  say hello to sPENDLE!

Why the change?

The vePENDLE system had some real issues:

→ Only 20% of supply participated (lowest among veToken models)
→ Capital locked for years with no composability
→ Complex voting mechanics"


### Post #13 by @DefiantNews
> **Author:** The Defiant ([@DefiantNews](https://x.com/DefiantNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 571 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T22:06:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DefiantNews/status/2014097380925423620](https://x.com/DefiantNews/status/2014097380925423620)  


> 
> "Pendle’s plan to move away from vote-escrow (ve) tokenomics has sparked debate within the DeFi community, with some builders calling it a needed upgrade and others warning it could hurt long-term alignment.
@Jonajeth
 reports:"


### Post #14 by @crypto_linn
> **Author:** Crypto Linn ([@crypto_linn](https://x.com/crypto_linn))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 3 retweets · 11 comments · 467 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T05:47:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crypto_linn/status/2013850797357006958](https://x.com/crypto_linn/status/2013850797357006958)  


> 
> "Bullish catalysts for $PENDLE: 

- vePENDLE replaced by sPENDLE, removing multi-year locks and reducing friction to a 14-day withdrawal
- liquid, fungible sPENDLE enables full defi composability while still earning governance and rewards
- sharply lower staking risk profile opens"


### Post #15 by @Rightsideonly
> **Author:** RightSide ([@Rightsideonly](https://x.com/Rightsideonly))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 127 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T05:56:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Rightsideonly/status/2013853241268728196](https://x.com/Rightsideonly/status/2013853241268728196)  


> 
> "Pendle"


### Post #16 by @Eli5defi
> **Author:** Eli5DeFi ([@Eli5defi](https://x.com/Eli5defi))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 73 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T11:29:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Eli5defi/status/2013936890244686167](https://x.com/Eli5defi/status/2013936890244686167)  


> 
> "+1 

I love Curve, I love Pendle. 

But I prefer something liquid."


### Post #17 by @crypto_linn
> **Author:** Crypto Linn ([@crypto_linn](https://x.com/crypto_linn))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 53 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T00:42:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crypto_linn/status/2013774255083921570](https://x.com/crypto_linn/status/2013774255083921570)  


> 
> "pendle"


### Post #18 by @crypto_linn
> **Author:** Crypto Linn ([@crypto_linn](https://x.com/crypto_linn))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 33 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T12:49:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crypto_linn/status/2013957013244657674](https://x.com/crypto_linn/status/2013957013244657674)  


> 
> "pendle"


### Post #19 by @crypto_linn
> **Author:** Crypto Linn ([@crypto_linn](https://x.com/crypto_linn))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 30 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T06:51:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crypto_linn/status/2013867071734501399](https://x.com/crypto_linn/status/2013867071734501399)  


> 
> "pendle"


### Post #20 by @crypto_linn
> **Author:** Crypto Linn ([@crypto_linn](https://x.com/crypto_linn))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 26 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T06:52:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crypto_linn/status/2013867240672948695](https://x.com/crypto_linn/status/2013867240672948695)  


> 
> "pendle"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T16:14:03.290056+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6970fb1952304375ce66c170/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6970fb1952304375ce66c170/)  


> 
> "Pendle Replaces vePENDLE With More Flexible sPENDLE


Pendle has announced a major update to its token system. The protocol is replacing vePENDLE with a new model called sPENDLE. The update was shared in an X post from the Pendle team on January"




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