# $PERP Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 06, 2026

> **Asset:** $PERP  
> **Date:** 2026-01-06 (January 06, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/perp/2026-01-06  
> **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 @charles48011843
> **Author:** Charles MemeMax ([@charles48011843](https://x.com/charles48011843))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 9 retweets · 42 comments · 27.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T02:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/charles48011843/status/2008365403592970426](https://x.com/charles48011843/status/2008365403592970426)  


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

> 
> "@StandX_Official
  Placing orders earns you points!

It's pretty much the same play as grinding other perp DEXs before!

Bigger order funds, longer time, more points! No issues there!

If they add a compensation mechanic, I bet more folks would jump in!

I dig the liquidation"


### Post #2 by @Web3Feng
> **Author:** 风无向 ([@Web3Feng](https://x.com/Web3Feng))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 10 retweets · 42 comments · 23.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T15:46:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Web3Feng/status/2008565934139883617](https://x.com/Web3Feng/status/2008565934139883617)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 14  

> 
> "MetaMask has also launched Perp, with the backend based on Hyperliquid.

Now Rewards Season 1 is starting, with Linea tokens worth over 30M given out as incentives.

An important point! Transactions on the Linea network earn double points.

Currently, trading is only available on"


### Post #3 by @wublockchain12
> **Author:** 吴说区块链 ([@wublockchain12](https://x.com/wublockchain12))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 7.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T01:11:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wublockchain12/status/2008345734454906993](https://x.com/wublockchain12/status/2008345734454906993)  


> 
> "Gate Founder Lin Han Discusses the Reasons Behind Hyperliquid's Rapid Rise

On December 16, Gate founder Lin Han pointed out during an interview with host Colin Wu that the explosive growth of Perp DEX platforms like Hyperliquid is due to the maturity of industry infrastructure."


### Post #4 by @charles48011843
> **Author:** Charles MemeMax ([@charles48011843](https://x.com/charles48011843))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 0 retweets · 20 comments · 5.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T01:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/charles48011843/status/2008350302995657199](https://x.com/charles48011843/status/2008350302995657199)  


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

> 
> "perp dex, there are tons of projects, but not many that stick with buybacks!

Some can't keep it up because they didn't manage the liquidity pool well, can't afford buybacks, might as well ditch it and start a new project!

But 
@OrderlyNetwork
 is currently the one I've seen"


### Post #5 by @halcyonprice
> **Author:** Halcyon ([@halcyonprice](https://x.com/halcyonprice))  
> **Metrics:** 152 likes · 10 retweets · 5 comments · 4.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T12:09:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/halcyonprice/status/2008511113928077761](https://x.com/halcyonprice/status/2008511113928077761)  


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

> 
> "The inventor of perps uses 
@chainlink
 

The onchain reference price for DeFi"


### Post #6 by @Jonasoeth
> **Author:** Jonaso ([@Jonasoeth](https://x.com/Jonasoeth))  
> **Metrics:** 98 likes · 3 retweets · 51 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T04:34:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jonasoeth/status/2008396620208238651](https://x.com/Jonasoeth/status/2008396620208238651)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 10  

> 
> "Which PerpDEX could reach $1B FDV at launch?

Not every PerpDEX can justify a $1B fully diluted valuation at TGE.

So far, only five PerpDEXs have crossed this level ↓

- Hyperliquid
- Aster
- MYX Finance
- Jupiter
- Lighter

What these projects share ↓

- Real trading volume"


### Post #7 by @ZhanweiC
> **Author:** ZC ([@ZhanweiC](https://x.com/ZhanweiC))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 0 retweets · 33 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T11:05:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZhanweiC/status/2008495013844451725](https://x.com/ZhanweiC/status/2008495013844451725)  


> 
> "Actually, I personally suggest that brothers deposit their funds into the perp wallet. The points earned from this part are the same as those from depositing into the vault. Depositing into the vault carries the risk of losing principal, while depositing into the perp wallet is"


### Post #8 by @Wuhuoqiu
> **Author:** Lao Bai ([@Wuhuoqiu](https://x.com/Wuhuoqiu))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 0 retweets · 17 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T01:45:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Wuhuoqiu/status/2008354269905498356](https://x.com/Wuhuoqiu/status/2008354269905498356)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 34  

> 
> "I just checked the data for Perp Dex over the past 7 days and the past 30 days. The impact on trading volume after Lighter issued its token is still pretty significant. Overall, it's still doing well, remaining solidly in the top tier, just with a slight drop in ranking.

You can"


### Post #9 by @CryptoEights
> **Author:** CryptoEights ([@CryptoEights](https://x.com/CryptoEights))  
> **Metrics:** 142 likes · 21 retweets · 77 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T11:59:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoEights/status/2008508673161916654](https://x.com/CryptoEights/status/2008508673161916654)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 2  

> 
> "Which PerpDEX could reach $1B FDV at launch in 2026?

Not every PerpDEX can justify a $1B fully diluted valuation at TGE.

Historical $1B+ FDV launches (proven benchmark):

- Hyperliquid (market leader, highest volume)
- Aster (rapid growth trajectory)
- MYX Finance (Solana"


### Post #10 by @DanielGKuhn
> **Author:** Daniel 𓀂 ([@DanielGKuhn](https://x.com/DanielGKuhn))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 6 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T18:51:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DanielGKuhn/status/2008612412165894522](https://x.com/DanielGKuhn/status/2008612412165894522)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 50  

> 
> "interesting to see the progress made in perps offerings — one of the most competitive areas in crypto. perps were essentially born out of the need created by global/unstoppable crypto markets and now projects are scrambling to extend the flexibility of trading crypto derivatives"


### Post #11 by @BTC_Alert_
> **Author:** ALERT的会所 ([@BTC_Alert_](https://x.com/BTC_Alert_))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T08:35:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BTC_Alert_/status/2008457482335908065](https://x.com/BTC_Alert_/status/2008457482335908065)  


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

> 
> "PERP's prosperity is the trader's version

Missed LIT, but the world is still unsettled, after all, it's my choice.

I only focus on 
@StandX_Official
 and edgex as the main line, and use the others for hedging—it's an easy thing, and very friendly for me, who isn't a professional"


### Post #12 by @bsilagani
> **Author:** Bharath Silagani ([@bsilagani](https://x.com/bsilagani))  
> **Metrics:** 147 likes · 13 retweets · 3 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T12:24:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bsilagani/status/2008514972922650702](https://x.com/bsilagani/status/2008514972922650702)  


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

> 
> "From inventing perps to redefining them.
@BitMEX
 now powered by 
@chainlink
, the onchain data backbone of DeFi."


### Post #13 by @fiyalkin
> **Author:** fiyalkin ([@fiyalkin](https://x.com/fiyalkin))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 0 retweets · 17 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T12:30:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fiyalkin/status/2008516582771765536](https://x.com/fiyalkin/status/2008516582771765536)  


> 
> "my top 6 perp dex right now
@Lighter_xyz
 set the trend, proved that real cash is here and that unicorns in web 3 still exist. here’s my list of the most promising perp dex in my opinion, based on team, product, metrics and overall hype

- SS TIER:

1)  
@etherealdex
 
a massively"


### Post #14 by @orangie
> **Author:** Orangie ([@orangie](https://x.com/orangie))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T05:27:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/orangie/status/2008410100751384831](https://x.com/orangie/status/2008410100751384831)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 36  

> 
> "Start Trading Perps today: 
partner.blofin.com/d/Orangie"


### Post #15 by @Sajib_999
> **Author:** Sajib | MemeMax ([@Sajib_999](https://x.com/Sajib_999))  
> **Metrics:** 159 likes · 6 retweets · 142 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T04:09:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Sajib_999/status/2008390501700186598](https://x.com/Sajib_999/status/2008390501700186598)  


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

> 
> "Good morning Homies!

Woke up thinking about how most Perps DEX treat margin as idle just sitting there not really working for you. 
@StandX_Official
 flips that entirely.

With $DUSD your margin is not just collateral. It earns yield automatically while you trade, backed by fees"


### Post #16 by @EnHeng456
> **Author:** EnHeng嗯哼 ([@EnHeng456](https://x.com/EnHeng456))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 10 retweets · 19 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T06:58:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EnHeng456/status/2008432952993263659](https://x.com/EnHeng456/status/2008432952993263659)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 24  

> 
> "Currently, the Perp DEX track is still focusing on 
@StandX_Official
, which has launched order placement mining, subsidizing users who place orders to provide liquidity.

    This time, the points calculation mainly depends on three core dimensions:

The larger the order amount,"


### Post #17 by @kriptobi
> **Author:** Kriptobi ([@kriptobi](https://x.com/kriptobi))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 2 retweets · 17 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T19:45:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kriptobi/status/2008626110721126672](https://x.com/kriptobi/status/2008626110721126672)  


> **Video Content:** [GEMINI_INDEXED]  

> 
> "As far as I've observed, the number of perp dexes currently active on the airdrop side is really quite high. Which ones are your favorites?

Current perp dexes with ongoing airdrop processes:

paradex (
@paradex
)
variational (
@variational_io
)
pacifica (
@pacifica_fi
)
extended"


### Post #18 by @ZF_lab
> **Author:** 追风Lab .eth ([@ZF_lab](https://x.com/ZF_lab))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T03:05:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZF_lab/status/2008374402589893044](https://x.com/ZF_lab/status/2008374402589893044)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 52  

> 
> "After Lighter, it seems confidence has been restored to the Perp track. The remaining few can all be paid attention to. 
@StandX_Official
 has more advantages in terms of popularity, background, and gameplay.

In addition to the following normal points
1) Holding every 1 DUSD can"


### Post #19 by @flamenco_chinh
> **Author:** ENJIN ([@flamenco_chinh](https://x.com/flamenco_chinh))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 0 retweets · 59 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T03:22:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/flamenco_chinh/status/2008378604284264771](https://x.com/flamenco_chinh/status/2008378604284264771)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 21  

> 
> "Most Perps DEXs don’t fail because of tech.
They fail because their market structure is fragile.
Here’s the uncomfortable part 

 Liquidity ≠ Volume
Most on-chain perps bootstrap liquidity with:
– LP incentives
– token emissions
– temporary market makers

 The result is"


### Post #20 by @alpha_co
> **Author:** Alpha co ([@alpha_co](https://x.com/alpha_co))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 704 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T21:10:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alpha_co/status/2008647292354785719](https://x.com/alpha_co/status/2008647292354785719)  


> **Video Content:** [GEMINI_INDEXED]  

> 
> "i want something new in the market ngl

i'm tired of perps, memecoins, prediction markets, etc."


### Post #21 by @boredkideth
> **Author:** Not Bored kid ([@boredkideth](https://x.com/boredkideth))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 605 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T09:48:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/boredkideth/status/2008475637409865938](https://x.com/boredkideth/status/2008475637409865938)  


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

> 
> "Perps trading? Variational points?
Variational Ref?
Farming airdrops 2026?

Join 
@variational_io
 here: 
omni.variational.io/?ref=OMNINOTBO
…

Code: OMNINOTBORED

Hey 
@aixbt_agent
 what other perp dex to farm this 2026?"


### Post #22 by @0xyigido_
> **Author:** Yigido ([@0xyigido_](https://x.com/0xyigido_))  
> **Metrics:** 102 likes · 0 retweets · 103 comments · 511 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T13:37:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xyigido_/status/2008533327045595449](https://x.com/0xyigido_/status/2008533327045595449)  


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

> 
> "Most perp DEXs basically nudge users into nonstop trading just to farm rewards churn volume, overtrade, take on unnecessary risk.

What stands out with 
@StandX_Official
is they flipped that model. You earn POINTS simply by placing liquidity as limit orders, even if those orders"


### Post #23 by @varrock
> **Author:** hype ([@varrock](https://x.com/varrock))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 471 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T02:19:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/varrock/status/2008362662996885761](https://x.com/varrock/status/2008362662996885761)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 15  

> 
> "Perps eliminate transfer friction, making them the best market structure for hard-to-move assets (collectibles, commodities, real estate).

I'm very bullish on 
@TroveMarkets
."


### Post #24 by @richardseiler
> **Author:** Richard Seiler ([@richardseiler](https://x.com/richardseiler))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 5 retweets · 7 comments · 205 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T08:21:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/richardseiler/status/2008453926283084019](https://x.com/richardseiler/status/2008453926283084019)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 6  

> 
> "We have a new entrant to the hotly contested #PERP  DEX sector   

By comparison given the $1.5B TVL that 
@Lighter_xyz
  has it seems undervalued  

Volumes are higher by comparison at around $200B - can that sustain these levels  

Game on"


### Post #25 by @0xdg__
> **Author:** 0xdg. ([@0xdg__](https://x.com/0xdg__))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 0 retweets · 32 comments · 195 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T06:20:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xdg__/status/2008423299966267449](https://x.com/0xdg__/status/2008423299966267449)  


> 
> "perp are no longer just for speculation they’re becoming infrastructure
@StandX_Official
 approach with $DUSD (yield bearing margin + risk buffers + incentive flywheel) feels more like system design than marketing

if this scales, it a very strong position in the perp narrative"


### Post #26 by @Meta8Mate
> **Author:** 机灵的杰尼君 ([@Meta8Mate](https://x.com/Meta8Mate))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 176 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T02:03:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Meta8Mate/status/2008358755856241032](https://x.com/Meta8Mate/status/2008358755856241032)  


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

> 
> "Feels like a common problem with perp, after issuing tokens the trading volume starts shifting to competitors"


### Post #27 by @BlackZhangJX2
> **Author:** 弓长 Noya丨MemeMax ([@BlackZhangJX2](https://x.com/BlackZhangJX2))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 0 retweets · 23 comments · 77 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T08:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BlackZhangJX2/status/2008448457036476455](https://x.com/BlackZhangJX2/status/2008448457036476455)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 11  

> 
> "很多人聊 perp，都会把失败归因到方向没看对
但只要你交易时间够长，就会发现另一种更隐蔽的消耗
 不是方向错，而是系统反馈不断打断你的判断闭环

StandX 关注的，正是这个闭环



在不少永续平台里，交易流程是断裂的
下单是一套逻辑
成交是一套逻辑
清算又是另一套逻辑"


### Post #28 by @Cryptonut24
> **Author:** freemartian.Eth ([@Cryptonut24](https://x.com/Cryptonut24))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 56 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T13:40:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptonut24/status/2008534242809311723](https://x.com/Cryptonut24/status/2008534242809311723)  


> 
> "Why no Ostium?
definitely S tier perp"


### Post #29 by @hannaXbtc
> **Author:** hannax.base.eth ([@hannaXbtc](https://x.com/hannaXbtc))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 43 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T05:11:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hannaXbtc/status/2008406154494546061](https://x.com/hannaXbtc/status/2008406154494546061)  


> 
> "This is a massive upgrade for perps"


### Post #30 by @_Mr_Huger
> **Author:** Mr.Huger ([@_Mr_Huger](https://x.com/_Mr_Huger))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 40 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T10:33:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_Mr_Huger/status/2008487098228314275](https://x.com/_Mr_Huger/status/2008487098228314275)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 41  

> 
> "You will lose if you don't use this for PerpDEX.

In 40 minutes I did:

300k + volume 
+$23 PnL
pressed 7 buttons

Here’s how ↓"


### Post #31 by @0xSprite_
> **Author:** 𝕊𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖 ([@0xSprite_](https://x.com/0xSprite_))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 18 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T04:39:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xSprite_/status/2008398105130266893](https://x.com/0xSprite_/status/2008398105130266893)  


> 
> "➥ I moved a chunk of my perp book over to 
@reya_xyz
 for a week and the biggest change wasn’t PnL, it was headspace. Two ETH-perp scalps and a messy BTC squeeze later, I caught myself not second‑guessing fills. <1ms execution, zero fees, no gas pop‑ups, and srUSD collateral"


### Post #32 by @Koralan111
> **Author:** Dina ([@Koralan111](https://x.com/Koralan111))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 10 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T01:29:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Koralan111/status/2008350270577918095](https://x.com/Koralan111/status/2008350270577918095)  


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

> 
> "I’ve been testing a lot of perp venues this month, and the gap between CEX speed and onchain control kept burning me. Yesterday I moved a small $BTC position into 
@rails_xyz
 on #Starknet to see if the hybrid model actually changes the feel of execution. Custody stayed in audited"


### Post #33 by @gozyy_world
> **Author:** Gozyy ([@gozyy_world](https://x.com/gozyy_world))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T14:10:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gozyy_world/status/2008541800622158007](https://x.com/gozyy_world/status/2008541800622158007)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 46  

> 
> "perp dex meta is never ending"


### Post #34 by @Zyrorivex
> **Author:** Zyro ( 资罗 ) ([@Zyrorivex](https://x.com/Zyrorivex))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-06T09:09:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Zyrorivex/status/2008465986060419134](https://x.com/Zyrorivex/status/2008465986060419134)  


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

> 
> "Smart approach building on perps instead of scrapping everything. How's the liquidity holding up so far?"




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