# $PERP Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 02, 2026

> **Asset:** $PERP  
> **Date:** 2026-01-02 (January 02, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/perp/2026-01-02  
> **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 @Baisircrypto
> **Author:** Mr.Bai 白先生 ([@Baisircrypto](https://x.com/Baisircrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 119 likes · 0 retweets · 126 comments · 22.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T07:57:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Baisircrypto/status/2006998164533125264](https://x.com/Baisircrypto/status/2006998164533125264)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 30  

> 
> "Today, I continued double-brushing perp, grinding away, one shot two birds with one stone!

This time I brushed 
@infinex
 and 
@StandX_Official
 these two!

This time I only traded 5 trades, wear and tear less than 5U and I brushed out the crates and StandX points!

Plus, StandX"


### Post #2 by @DidiTrading
> **Author:** Didi ([@DidiTrading](https://x.com/DidiTrading))  
> **Metrics:** 274 likes · 15 retweets · 71 comments · 19.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T16:14:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DidiTrading/status/2007123369716572327](https://x.com/DidiTrading/status/2007123369716572327)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 7  

> 
> "Day 398: I think we’ve reached a point where it’s no longer efficient to burn fees purely for the sake of farming perp DEX points. 

If you’re an active perp trader, it still makes sense to trade on Pre-TGE platforms with strong incentives. If you’re not, you’re likely better off"


### Post #3 by @Jampzey
> **Author:** Jampzey ([@Jampzey](https://x.com/Jampzey))  
> **Metrics:** 277 likes · 12 retweets · 110 comments · 18.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T03:39:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jampzey/status/2006933313429319921](https://x.com/Jampzey/status/2006933313429319921)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 63  

> 
> "the 2025 meta was to “farm" perp dexes, but the outcome was brutally asymmetric

for every 10 people "farming" my guess is 1 person ended up realizing a gain from trading + airdrop and 9 ended up negative

"farming" perp dexes makes sense if you know what you're doing, but"


### Post #4 by @VIP8888883
> **Author:** 社会主义接班人 ([@VIP8888883](https://x.com/VIP8888883))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 27 retweets · 14 comments · 12.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T06:21:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/VIP8888883/status/2006973984605184509](https://x.com/VIP8888883/status/2006973984605184509)  


> 
> "2026 Airdrop Main Battlefield · Perp DEX Usage List!!! 

This half year, the Perp DEX ecosystem has changed rapidly, and I've also adjusted my usage focus accordingly.
Below isn't "listing projects," but platforms that I'm genuinely farming on, with "airdrop expectations +"


### Post #5 by @krakenpro
> **Author:** Kraken Pro ([@krakenpro](https://x.com/krakenpro))  
> **Metrics:** 210 likes · 21 retweets · 26 comments · 10.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T04:53:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/krakenpro/status/2006951898457223419](https://x.com/krakenpro/status/2006951898457223419)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 33  

> 
> "Top 24h Perp gainers on Kraken Pro"


### Post #6 by @ibcig
> **Author:** IBCIG ([@ibcig](https://x.com/ibcig))  
> **Metrics:** 315 likes · 29 retweets · 108 comments · 9.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T15:51:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ibcig/status/2007117482000327161](https://x.com/ibcig/status/2007117482000327161)  


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

> 
> "Here’s my take → Perp DEXes will dominate 2026.

The data already points that Perp DEX volume crossed $1T in Q4. That’s explosive growth, with trillions in annual scale.

This is where 
@StandX_Official
 fits in as they’re building decentralized perpetual futures exchange live on"


### Post #7 by @bachkhoa888
> **Author:** Bách Khoa ([@bachkhoa888](https://x.com/bachkhoa888))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T05:33:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bachkhoa888/status/2006961950169903409](https://x.com/bachkhoa888/status/2006961950169903409)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "Perp Dex is still something special in this cycle. 
@KodiakFi
 on 
@berachain
 is about to hit the 1B volume milestone, driven by their Xmas trading program which contributed nearly 400M volume.

Additionally, the pools on Kodiak are still offering very good APY, for example,"


### Post #8 by @0xAllen
> **Author:** 0xAllen ([@0xAllen](https://x.com/0xAllen))  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 0 retweets · 44 comments · 6.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T02:37:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xAllen/status/2006917728041578965](https://x.com/0xAllen/status/2006917728041578965)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 41  

> 
> "Perp is done for, right? Has anyone come across a ton of similar takes?

Without exception, most of them are from folks who missed the boat on Perp or didn't position for it by 2026. Everyone's habitually comparing Perp to past airdrop patterns, especially using L2 as a"


### Post #9 by @zaijin338191
> **Author:** 在金 ([@zaijin338191](https://x.com/zaijin338191))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 3 retweets · 16 comments · 6.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T02:21:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zaijin338191/status/2006913642890146006](https://x.com/zaijin338191/status/2006913642890146006)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 9  

> 
> "Lately, the only thing I've been grinding on is Perp
The Variational that I'm focusing on has clearly started getting competitive
Trading volume and trading habits haven't changed much
But last week I only got 8 points, which shrank by about 4 times 
Gotta study some scoring"


### Post #10 by @therollupco
> **Author:** The Rollup ([@therollupco](https://x.com/therollupco))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 3 retweets · 12 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T16:59:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/therollupco/status/2007134611827228786](https://x.com/therollupco/status/2007134611827228786)  


> 
> "Haseeb breaks down why perp DEXs will consolidate: 

"Exchanges are not a dominance type business. Even Binance topped out at like 50% market share." 

His 2026 call? 

Three big venues split the market 40-30-20 with Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter currently leading."


### Post #11 by @jiamixiaomao
> **Author:** 加密小猫丨Crypto ([@jiamixiaomao](https://x.com/jiamixiaomao))  
> **Metrics:** 69 likes · 2 retweets · 64 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T13:29:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jiamixiaomao/status/2007081717769863295](https://x.com/jiamixiaomao/status/2007081717769863295)  


> 
> "On the second day of the new year, I've made up my mind—the focus for Perp going forward will be on 
@MemeMax_Fi
 and 
@StandX_Official
.

But recently, StandX's content has already been updated a lot by the little cat. Let's update a bit about MemeMax below.

I briefly mentioned"


### Post #12 by @jazgrok
> **Author:** Jaz ([@jazgrok](https://x.com/jazgrok))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T03:02:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jazgrok/status/2006924109910040832](https://x.com/jazgrok/status/2006924109910040832)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "Actually, all of them will go up anyway, depending on whether they're strong or weak, the 3 lines bro has noted expectations as #PerpDex #Prediction and #Stable, because bro views an up mini to the Lunar New Year in that #Btc $Btc post"


### Post #13 by @TheCryptoBlade
> **Author:** Crypto Blade ([@TheCryptoBlade](https://x.com/TheCryptoBlade))  
> **Metrics:** 114 likes · 2 retweets · 106 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T08:59:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheCryptoBlade/status/2007013850642813078](https://x.com/TheCryptoBlade/status/2007013850642813078)  


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

> 
> "Perp listings with leverage are where infra gets exposed.

Bad engines show slippage.

Weak risk systems show liquidations.

Fragmented stacks show thin books.

Seeing new futures go live smoothly across chains tells you 
@OrderlyNetwork
 isn’t experimenting anymore it’s operating"


### Post #14 by @searchfi_eth
> **Author:** Searchfi/MemeMax ([@searchfi_eth](https://x.com/searchfi_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 95 likes · 0 retweets · 75 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T04:26:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/searchfi_eth/status/2006945158433231053](https://x.com/searchfi_eth/status/2006945158433231053)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 12  

> 
> "< Reasons Why You Must Do Perp Dex Arbitrage on 
@StandX_Official
 Even If You're Doing Two-Way Trades >

Recently, Lighter brought in over ten million won, so I put some of it into Perp Dex two-way ad work.
I was wondering which exchanges to work on, and after Lighter, I ended up"


### Post #15 by @Mellow_
> **Author:** Mellow ([@Mellow_](https://x.com/Mellow_))  
> **Metrics:** 113 likes · 3 retweets · 97 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T09:01:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mellow_/status/2007014265396367803](https://x.com/Mellow_/status/2007014265396367803)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 34  

> 
> "i’ve been thinking a lot about the new perpDEX narratives

lots of perpDEX are launching every day with different infrastructures

the one i’m truly looking forward to this year is 
@MemeMax_Fi
 

their pre launch event is still ongoing and users are earning maxpacks

they are"


### Post #16 by @0x__sting
> **Author:** STING ([@0x__sting](https://x.com/0x__sting))  
> **Metrics:** 88 likes · 0 retweets · 94 comments · 923 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T19:02:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x__sting/status/2007165649689199053](https://x.com/0x__sting/status/2007165649689199053)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 44  

> 
> "Most perp DEXs focus on features first and users later,interaction only really begins once trading is live, memes bring the crowd, defi keeps it sustainable. 

the real edge is whoever turns that energy into execution and that’s the lane 
@MemeMax_Fi
 is clearly aiming for."


### Post #17 by @katexbt
> **Author:** katexbt.hl ([@katexbt](https://x.com/katexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 0 retweets · 29 comments · 803 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T14:25:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/katexbt/status/2007095948221313146](https://x.com/katexbt/status/2007095948221313146)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 59  

> 
> "i dont know but something's telling me that there will be a meta that's not privacy coins 

and that's not perpdexes

within the next 2-3 months

and it will reinvigorate EVERYTHING and help us reach 120k 

mark my words"


### Post #18 by @somaye_sarani
> **Author:** Somi Sa ([@somaye_sarani](https://x.com/somaye_sarani))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 517 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T22:57:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/somaye_sarani/status/2007224636162163126](https://x.com/somaye_sarani/status/2007224636162163126)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 37  

> 
> "PerpDEXs always had lag and slippage 
@reya_xyz
 lets you trade without feeling stressed

Speed like TradFi and security like Ethereum 
Deep liquidity and a simple UI for everyone

Feels like using a real exchange
No more DeFi friction"


### Post #19 by @LeonJoerm
> **Author:** Awei555 ([@LeonJoerm](https://x.com/LeonJoerm))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 492 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T16:21:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LeonJoerm/status/2007125087661776925](https://x.com/LeonJoerm/status/2007125087661776925)  


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

> 
> "If, I mean just if, all the projects in the Perp track end up getting rugged in the future, then which track would be the next one to maintain the last shred of dignity in the airdrop farming space? 
@aixbt_agent
 

Should be asking which track the big players will try to revive"


### Post #20 by @leenweb3
> **Author:** Leen ([@leenweb3](https://x.com/leenweb3))  
> **Metrics:** 46 likes · 0 retweets · 41 comments · 249 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T19:18:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/leenweb3/status/2007169736430543336](https://x.com/leenweb3/status/2007169736430543336)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 33  

> 
> "Perp DEX volume crossed $12T in 2025 and now even major exchanges are launching their own perp platforms.
That trend alone makes 2026 a big year for perp trading and airdrops

If you are looking for a strong 2026 perp DEX to farm points and stay early, 
@rails_xyz
 is worth"


### Post #21 by @wangy112375
> **Author:** 阿里嘎多美羊羊桑 | ([@wangy112375](https://x.com/wangy112375))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 208 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T04:44:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wangy112375/status/2006949650461499798](https://x.com/wangy112375/status/2006949650461499798)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 39  

> 
> "I'll just stick to hand stuff thencan't get perp to work"


### Post #22 by @maxmin322
> **Author:** 0x花京 | MemeMax ([@maxmin322](https://x.com/maxmin322))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 196 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T05:41:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/maxmin322/status/2006964102737121765](https://x.com/maxmin322/status/2006964102737121765)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 28  

> 
> "Perp will definitely still be trending in the first half of 2026.

The hottest perp right now is still Standx. If your trading score on Standx exceeds 5000, you can go to DC to apply for invoicing and get a role.

Why is the role guaranteed to have an airdrop?

Standx went up on"


### Post #23 by @dcrypto
> **Author:** dONΞ ([@dcrypto](https://x.com/dcrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 0 retweets · 16 comments · 173 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T23:00:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dcrypto/status/2007225519478321328](https://x.com/dcrypto/status/2007225519478321328)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 54  

> 
> "Summary of 10 Notable Projects Among Perp DEXes Following Hyperliquid and Lighter

1. Paradex : 
@paradex
 
 - A Perp DEX built on a very fast L2 base, providing excellent liquidity and privacy features

2. StandX : 
@StandX_Official
 
 - A BNB Chain and Solana-based Perp DEX"


### Post #24 by @0xSprite_
> **Author:** 𝕊𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖 ([@0xSprite_](https://x.com/0xSprite_))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 0 retweets · 12 comments · 129 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T20:13:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xSprite_/status/2007183528967188571](https://x.com/0xSprite_/status/2007183528967188571)  


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

> 
> "Most perp venues chase speed by cutting composability. 
@reya_xyz
 flips that → sub‑millisecond execution on a Based Rollup with atomic sync to Ethereum L1. Borrow on Aave, trade thousands of times, repay  all inside one block. Deterministic, intent‑based, MEV‑resistant. Zero"


### Post #25 by @AymanMahboub
> **Author:** ayman ([@AymanMahboub](https://x.com/AymanMahboub))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 0 retweets · 17 comments · 97 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T05:41:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AymanMahboub/status/2006964060181434407](https://x.com/AymanMahboub/status/2006964060181434407)  


> 
> "Good morning CT 

Woke up early and the dashboard is already busy.
2026 just started but the grind clearly didn’t wait.

Campaigns everywhere, real builders pushing updates, creators actually getting rewarded for showing up and doing the work. From perps and infra, to identity,"


### Post #26 by @BlackZhangJX2
> **Author:** 弓长 Noya丨MemeMax ([@BlackZhangJX2](https://x.com/BlackZhangJX2))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 17 comments · 53 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T08:00:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BlackZhangJX2/status/2006998901317054846](https://x.com/BlackZhangJX2/status/2006998901317054846)  


> 
> "很多交易者在 perp 里遇到的真正问题，并不是亏损
而是不确定这次亏损该不该发生
当结果出来，你却无法复盘到某一个清晰的原因
久而久之，信心会先于资金被消耗掉

StandX盯上的，正是这种复盘失效



在不少永续系统里，交易结果是多因素叠加的
行情在动，执行在跑，参数在调"


### Post #27 by @unlargeYuma
> **Author:** ★YUMA★ ([@unlargeYuma](https://x.com/unlargeYuma))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 29 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T19:01:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/unlargeYuma/status/2007165265646367008](https://x.com/unlargeYuma/status/2007165265646367008)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 68  

> 
> "After messing around with perps on 
@reya_xyz
, the contrast hit me hard. Execution’s instant, liquidity’s rock‑solid, and trades land exactly as I expect—no weird slippage, no annoying friction."


### Post #28 by @VPhm23380671
> **Author:** John Pham | MemeMax ([@VPhm23380671](https://x.com/VPhm23380671))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 18 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T03:40:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/VPhm23380671/status/2006933557160411298](https://x.com/VPhm23380671/status/2006933557160411298)  


> 
> "Indeed, it is not possible to simply apply L2 models to Perp; the market stages and narrative logic have all changed."


### Post #29 by @a79degen
> **Author:** A79 ([@a79degen](https://x.com/a79degen))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 12 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T06:13:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/a79degen/status/2006972202240151853](https://x.com/a79degen/status/2006972202240151853)  


> 
> "Perp卷成这样，真当自己是做市商了？"


### Post #30 by @OVGNFT
> **Author:** Dr.OVG ([@OVGNFT](https://x.com/OVGNFT))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 9 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T08:08:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OVGNFT/status/2007001019671261346](https://x.com/OVGNFT/status/2007001019671261346)  


> 
> "This is how modern perp exchanges should work"


### Post #31 by @wangy112375
> **Author:** 阿里嘎多美羊羊桑 | ([@wangy112375](https://x.com/wangy112375))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T06:02:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wangy112375/status/2006969365963616519](https://x.com/wangy112375/status/2006969365963616519)  


> 
> "standx 感觉又是一个大毛perp"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-01-02T21:30:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/onderyazici/status/2007202992077058204](https://x.com/onderyazici/status/2007202992077058204)  


> 
> "perp trading is about to explode"




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