# $PERP Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 01, 2026

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

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @yourQuantGuy
> **Author:** Your Quant Guy ([@yourQuantGuy](https://x.com/yourQuantGuy))  
> **Metrics:** 125 likes · 23 retweets · 24 comments · 29.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T16:20:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yourQuantGuy/status/2006762487564173349](https://x.com/yourQuantGuy/status/2006762487564173349)  


> 
> "[ Perp DEX 2026 ]

On the first day of 2026, I organized the token issuance expectations for various Perp DEXs to provide a relatively rational valuation reference for the pile of points left over from 2025.

FDV is entirely calculated based on Polymarket's data (voting with"


### Post #2 by @cnvrweb3
> **Author:** CNVR ([@cnvrweb3](https://x.com/cnvrweb3))  
> **Metrics:** 128 likes · 2 retweets · 130 comments · 20.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T09:38:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cnvrweb3/status/2006661413792604438](https://x.com/cnvrweb3/status/2006661413792604438)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 27  

> 
> "Ignoring Perp DEXs this cycle feels like a serious blind spot 

Take 
@reya_xyz
 as an example.
By early January, average daily volume was already around $2M, with ~$87B total volume processed so far 

What’s more telling is the activity layer:
over 10,000 active traders
around"


### Post #3 by @CoinMarketCap
> **Author:** CoinMarketCap ([@CoinMarketCap](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap))  
> **Metrics:** 103 likes · 17 retweets · 41 comments · 14.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T00:53:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2006529075557302582](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2006529075557302582)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 11  

> 
> "LATEST:  Perp DEXs generated $7.9 trillion in trading volume during 2025, representing 65% of the sector's all-time total, with Aster mounting a significant challenge to Hyperliquid's dominance in Q4."


### Post #4 by @0xAllen
> **Author:** 0xAllen ([@0xAllen](https://x.com/0xAllen))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 9 retweets · 26 comments · 9.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T13:49:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xAllen/status/2006724367502422340](https://x.com/0xAllen/status/2006724367502422340)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 19  

> 
> "Perp Interaction Sharing

Although it's New Year's Day, the airdrop farming hasn't taken a break. Sharing the methods for a few projects I'm currently participating in, and I'll follow up with updates on the points situation later.

I. Nado + Variational

Nado's points haven't"


### Post #5 by @VIP8888883
> **Author:** 社会主义接班人 ([@VIP8888883](https://x.com/VIP8888883))  
> **Metrics:** 72 likes · 29 retweets · 33 comments · 6.9K views  

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


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/VIP8888883/status/2006688352309768686](https://x.com/VIP8888883/status/2006688352309768686)  


> 
> "Next opportunity, one of the Perp DEXes I'm currently most focused on is 
@variational_io
!!! 

Let me first talk about the core advantages: The project has raised $10.3 million in funding, with 50% of the token supply allocated to the community—this ratio is very rare among"


### Post #6 by @wajueji888
> **Author:** crypto挖掘机 | 币安猪脚饭 ([@wajueji888](https://x.com/wajueji888))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 0 retweets · 39 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T11:52:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wajueji888/status/2006695099741385201](https://x.com/wajueji888/status/2006695099741385201)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 48  

> 
> "2026 will be the year when the Perp DEX track explodes completely!
Data shows that the $675 million Lighter airdrop has become the 10th largest airdrop in cryptocurrency history.

Where is the next Perp Dex that hasn't issued tokens yet? It's StandX 
@StandX_Official
!
This kind of"


### Post #7 by @Jonasoeth
> **Author:** Jonaso ([@Jonasoeth](https://x.com/Jonasoeth))  
> **Metrics:** 78 likes · 0 retweets · 61 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T02:31:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jonasoeth/status/2006553771246072186](https://x.com/Jonasoeth/status/2006553771246072186)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 26  

> 
> "Perp DEXs are entering a new phase

⤷ The real fight is Yield-Bearing Stablecoin

Each project has a different USP ↓
@hyenatrade
 ➞  Trade and earn at the same time

• Uses $USDe from 
@ethena_labs
• Yield is earned automatically while trading
• Highest yield potential"


### Post #8 by @0xRohitz
> **Author:** RohitZ ([@0xRohitz](https://x.com/0xRohitz))  
> **Metrics:** 72 likes · 2 retweets · 22 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T13:47:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xRohitz/status/2006723948541862394](https://x.com/0xRohitz/status/2006723948541862394)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 43  

> 
> "𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘅 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁
@paradex
@variational_io
@nadoHQ
@pacifica_fi
@cascade_xyz
 - Early access live
@extendedapp
@risextrade
@MemeMax_Fi
@StandX_Official"


### Post #9 by @AnnieNFTT
> **Author:** AnnieNFTT ([@AnnieNFTT](https://x.com/AnnieNFTT))  
> **Metrics:** 81 likes · 0 retweets · 63 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T09:39:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AnnieNFTT/status/2006661602326573075](https://x.com/AnnieNFTT/status/2006661602326573075)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 35  

> 
> "If you had to pick ONE Perp DEX to stick with
 which one is it and what makes it better than the rest?

========================

We all know Hyperliquid, dYdX, GMX

And yes I believe in success of  
@MemeMax_Fi
 
Most of ppl see MemeMax_Fi as kaito campaign + MaxPacks thing but if"


### Post #10 by @yeonwoohoIic
> **Author:** yeonwoo ([@yeonwoohoIic](https://x.com/yeonwoohoIic))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 5 retweets · 34 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T02:48:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yeonwoohoIic/status/2006558117191127102](https://x.com/yeonwoohoIic/status/2006558117191127102)  


> 
> "Now it's time to run with 
@StandX_Official
I heard people who are mining Perp dex saying that.

Projects with yapping shouldn't be mined <<<<

It's a statement that makes some sense.

Because the allocation meant for real users could go to yappers?

Anyway, if you think about it"


### Post #11 by @endlessq1
> **Author:** Endlessq ([@endlessq1](https://x.com/endlessq1))  
> **Metrics:** 93 likes · 0 retweets · 73 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T10:00:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/endlessq1/status/2006666749052071990](https://x.com/endlessq1/status/2006666749052071990)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 36  

> 
> "Been spending some time on 
@flipster_io
 lately and one thing is clear it’s built for people who actually trade, not just click buttons. 

Flipster feels fast, clean, and straight to the point. No unnecessary clutter, no overcomplicated flows. If you’re active in perps, Flipster"


### Post #12 by @MOODOO_Diary
> **Author:** 무두서일기.MOODOO ([@MOODOO_Diary](https://x.com/MOODOO_Diary))  
> **Metrics:** 74 likes · 6 retweets · 41 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T03:40:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MOODOO_Diary/status/2006571079494418736](https://x.com/MOODOO_Diary/status/2006571079494418736)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 32  

> 
> "Perp DEX was the best Output of 2025!

Following the successive successes of numerous Perp DEXes like Orderly
Now it's 
@StandX_Official
's turn!
The opportunity we couldn't catch before has come to us Yappers too!

I am determined to catch StandX no matter what.
Perp DEX will"


### Post #13 by @Maxi_cho
> **Author:** Hyojin Cho l MemeMax ([@Maxi_cho](https://x.com/Maxi_cho))  
> **Metrics:** 98 likes · 8 retweets · 84 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T23:20:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Maxi_cho/status/2006868036121407857](https://x.com/Maxi_cho/status/2006868036121407857)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 1  

> 
> "[Let's Understand the StandX(
@StandX_Official
) Points Structure]

StandX points are divided into 2 types.

 Holder Points: Points that accumulate just by holding DUSD
 Trading Points: Points that accumulate through Perp trading

These 2 points have slightly different"


### Post #14 by @AirdropAlchemis
> **Author:** 炼金叔叔 ([@AirdropAlchemis](https://x.com/AirdropAlchemis))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T13:11:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AirdropAlchemis/status/2006714915118264731](https://x.com/AirdropAlchemis/status/2006714915118264731)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 66  

> 
> "I previously thought that the Perp DEX track might not be able to accommodate so many projects, but after seeing this chart, I realized I was too naive.

The crypto circle itself is a casino that operates 365 days a year without rest. The biggest track isn't stablecoins, nor RWA,"


### Post #15 by @izumin_scam
> **Author:** ほぼ全身ﾊﾟｲﾊﾟﾝ泉忠司 ([@izumin_scam](https://x.com/izumin_scam))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T13:57:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/izumin_scam/status/2006726565271580883](https://x.com/izumin_scam/status/2006726565271580883)  


> 
> "For that concentrated liquidity case operation, transferred some from the perp vault and started operations from mid-month, in the midst of declining trading vol at year-end, well, it was more than sufficient results, huh  
Starting tomorrow, the collection of this year's rewards"


### Post #16 by @DancingEddie_
> **Author:** Eddie ([@DancingEddie_](https://x.com/DancingEddie_))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 12 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T21:38:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DancingEddie_/status/2006842385817547090](https://x.com/DancingEddie_/status/2006842385817547090)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 63  

> 
> "could pump fun launch a perp for every coin deployed?"


### Post #17 by @flamenco_chinh
> **Author:** Mikasa-X ([@flamenco_chinh](https://x.com/flamenco_chinh))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 0 retweets · 43 comments · 956 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T04:17:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/flamenco_chinh/status/2006580406636970207](https://x.com/flamenco_chinh/status/2006580406636970207)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 58  

> 
> "Most discussions around perp DEXs focus on surface metrics:
fees, leverage caps, or headline execution speed.

But the deeper problem in perps isn’t speed it’s alignment.
Who takes risk during volatility?
Who absorbs slippage during liquidations?
And who pays when markets behave"


### Post #18 by @RelayProtocol
> **Author:** Relay ([@RelayProtocol](https://x.com/RelayProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 373 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T18:47:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RelayProtocol/status/2006799511445033002](https://x.com/RelayProtocol/status/2006799511445033002)  


> 
> "LFR! Perps deposits just got easier"


### Post #19 by @Hodlerbnb10
> **Author:** Hodler.bnb | MemeMax ([@Hodlerbnb10](https://x.com/Hodlerbnb10))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 26 comments · 351 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T00:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Hodlerbnb10/status/2006515719933239791](https://x.com/Hodlerbnb10/status/2006515719933239791)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 30  

> 
> "Most perp DEXs today honestly feel interchangeable. Same UI patterns, same mechanics, just a different logo slapped on top. 

After a while, it’s hard to feel excited when nothing really speaks to who the product is for.

That’s why 
@MemeMax_Fi
 caught my attention. 

Meme culture"


### Post #20 by @Dlawinweb3
> **Author:** ABDULLAHI ([@Dlawinweb3](https://x.com/Dlawinweb3))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 300 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T07:18:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dlawinweb3/status/2006626047396127155](https://x.com/Dlawinweb3/status/2006626047396127155)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 32  

> 
> "i said it yesterday that 2026 is going to be a great year for perp trading.

mememax has always been with that great potential cause it's making huge difference from what ok others are building..

it's basically designed for traders who thrive in community driven narratives."


### Post #21 by @XiaoZhi_BTC
> **Author:** 小智 ([@XiaoZhi_BTC](https://x.com/XiaoZhi_BTC))  
> **Metrics:** 43 likes · 0 retweets · 46 comments · 241 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T07:59:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XiaoZhi_BTC/status/2006636259389878483](https://x.com/XiaoZhi_BTC/status/2006636259389878483)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 23  

> 
> "2025 年 Perp DEX 交易量近乎 3 倍的增长，已经证明了交易者正在从 CEX 大规模迁往链上。到了 2026 年，这种趋势只会更猛，而 
@StandX_Official
 刚好踩在了这个爆发点上。

StandX 之所以能在众多 Perp DEX 中脱颖而出，是因为它在用 Solana 和 BNB Chain 的双重优势做“降维打击”：
机构级基因： 通过"


### Post #22 by @Hafo1991
> **Author:** Haifa.m11 ([@Hafo1991](https://x.com/Hafo1991))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 198 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T23:24:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Hafo1991/status/2006869217732173950](https://x.com/Hafo1991/status/2006869217732173950)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 26  

> 
> "I just deposited into 
@cascade_xyz
 thank and I finally understand why so many serious builders are watching it closely.

Cascade isbuilding a compliant, U.S accessible perpetual platform that brings everything under one roof:

➧ Crypto perps
➧ U.S equities perps
➧ Private and"


### Post #23 by @LuuGian95257476
> **Author:** Giang Luu ([@LuuGian95257476](https://x.com/LuuGian95257476))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 28 comments · 108 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T09:13:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LuuGian95257476/status/2006654922838995038](https://x.com/LuuGian95257476/status/2006654922838995038)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 42  

> 
> "Trend PerpDEX is exploding extremely strongly.
After just swallowing my saliva watching bros flex their Lighter trades, I've researched quite thoroughly and decided to go all in on the PerpDex Liquid trade - 
@liquidtrading
 

 Reasons for choosing Liquid?
- Super premium"


### Post #24 by @BlackZhangJX2
> **Author:** 弓长 Noya丨MemeMax ([@BlackZhangJX2](https://x.com/BlackZhangJX2))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 34 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T08:00:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BlackZhangJX2/status/2006636646217961675](https://x.com/BlackZhangJX2/status/2006636646217961675)  


> 
> "很多人讨论 perp，习惯从谁更快开始
但真正在用的人，更在意的是另一件事
 快，是不是对所有人都一样

StandX 把注意力放在了这个被忽略的细节上



在高频交易环境里，快慢并不是一个绝对值，而是相对关系
如果有人永远更早一步看到结果
如果执行顺序在关键时刻发生偏移"


### Post #25 by @BlockChain_CK
> **Author:** Block_CK ([@BlockChain_CK](https://x.com/BlockChain_CK))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 24 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T21:18:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BlockChain_CK/status/2006837569632481572](https://x.com/BlockChain_CK/status/2006837569632481572)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 38  

> 
> "Perp DEX Aggregator NO. 1 Reya"


### Post #26 by @BlockChain_CK
> **Author:** Block_CK ([@BlockChain_CK](https://x.com/BlockChain_CK))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 21 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T21:18:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BlockChain_CK/status/2006837551181734264](https://x.com/BlockChain_CK/status/2006837551181734264)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 32  

> 
> "Perp DEX Aggregator NO. 1 Reya"


### Post #27 by @xlouiscrypto
> **Author:** louis ([@xlouiscrypto](https://x.com/xlouiscrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 15 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T09:05:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xlouiscrypto/status/2006652922260570325](https://x.com/xlouiscrypto/status/2006652922260570325)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 49  

> 
> "My Plans for 2026

 
@Backpack
 

- Backpack is a CEX, not a DEX, but I'll roughly discuss it in conjunction with Perp DEX.

- Most people think it's the end of the Perp DEX narrative, and I agree.

- I haven't touched Backpack since the preseason two years ago, but I've been"


### Post #28 by @ibcig
> **Author:** IBCIG ([@ibcig](https://x.com/ibcig))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 13 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T12:34:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ibcig/status/2006705477603021099](https://x.com/ibcig/status/2006705477603021099)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 25  

> 
> "Team have deep experience in perp booolish"


### Post #29 by @Autosultan_team
> **Author:** Zamza Salim ([@Autosultan_team](https://x.com/Autosultan_team))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 12 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T15:16:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Autosultan_team/status/2006746313380270230](https://x.com/Autosultan_team/status/2006746313380270230)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 47  

> 
> "perp trading on memecore soon"


### Post #30 by @Autosultan_team
> **Author:** Zamza Salim ([@Autosultan_team](https://x.com/Autosultan_team))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T16:58:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Autosultan_team/status/2006772015236264242](https://x.com/Autosultan_team/status/2006772015236264242)  


> 
> "love the amd perps on ostium"


### Post #31 by @Lily_Nguyen111
> **Author:** Lily Nguyen ([@Lily_Nguyen111](https://x.com/Lily_Nguyen111))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T10:21:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lily_Nguyen111/status/2006672006444626105](https://x.com/Lily_Nguyen111/status/2006672006444626105)  


> 
> "Risk alignment key for sustainable perps."


### Post #32 by @alexkarn13
> **Author:** DegenVibes ([@alexkarn13](https://x.com/alexkarn13))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-01T10:33:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alexkarn13/status/2006675218241302611](https://x.com/alexkarn13/status/2006675218241302611)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 48  

> 
> "best PerpDEX isn't defined by marketing but by an execution experience that's so seamless and reliable it disappears, letting you focus purely on the trade"




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