# $POL Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — February 17, 2026

> **Asset:** $POL  
> **Date:** 2026-02-17 (February 17, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/pol/2026-02-17  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/pol.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @bankrbot
> **Author:** Bankr ([@bankrbot](https://x.com/bankrbot))  
> **Metrics:** 217 likes · 61 retweets · 40 comments · 36.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T02:20:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bankrbot/status/2023583288879890939](https://x.com/bankrbot/status/2023583288879890939)  


> 
> "give your agent a cross-chain wallet in less than 60 seconds using the bankr cli and enable:

> token launches
> cross chain swaps
> advanced orders (limit, stop, dca, twap)
> treasury management via advanced automations 
> perps
> polymarket
> market analysis"


### Post #2 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 230 likes · 52 retweets · 30 comments · 18.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T13:45:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023755585578238166](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023755585578238166)  


> 
> "Stablecoins in APAC are accelerating.

And Polygon is powering the majority of it, accounting for 91% of all stablecoin transfer volume in the region"


### Post #3 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 283 likes · 55 retweets · 34 comments · 13.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T09:07:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2023685619755741690](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2023685619755741690)  


> 
> "DATA: POLYGON FLIPS ETHEREUM IN DAILY FEES FOR FIRST TIME

Polygon $POL generated $407,100 in transaction fees on Friday, according to 
@tokenterminal
.

Ethereum $ETH recorded $211,700 over the same period.

Analysts point to strong activity on 
@Polymarket
 as a key driver."


### Post #4 by @Polymarket
> **Author:** Polymarket ([@Polymarket](https://x.com/Polymarket))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 10.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T14:35:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2023768180616032318](https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2023768180616032318)  


> 
> "Live odds:
poly.market/3VFKdVh"


### Post #5 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 169 likes · 19 retweets · 16 comments · 7.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T17:38:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023814443910795488](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023814443910795488)  


> 
> "You can now stake $POL natively inside 
@Ledger
 Wallet, powered by 
@yield_xyz
."


### Post #6 by @MissCryptoGER
> **Author:** MissCrypto ([@MissCryptoGER](https://x.com/MissCryptoGER))  
> **Metrics:** 92 likes · 9 retweets · 10 comments · 5.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T11:53:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MissCryptoGER/status/2023727616700617055](https://x.com/MissCryptoGER/status/2023727616700617055)  


> 
> "Historical Moment!  Polygon overtakes Ethereum – what this means for the altcoin market!

A look at the on-chain data from Token Terminal is currently showing something historic: Polygon (MATIC/POL) has officially surpassed Ethereum in daily transaction fees (Daily Fees)!"


### Post #7 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 77 likes · 18 retweets · 7 comments · 4.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T13:26:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2023750920639488271](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2023750920639488271)  


> 
> "NEW MILESTONE UNLOCKED: POLYGON SURPASSES ETHEREUM IN DAILY FEES

For the first time in history, 
@Polygon
 has surpassed 
@Ethereum
 in daily fees. 

This feat, driven by 
@Polymarket
's prediction market, is huge for $POL maxis and the entire blockchain ecosystem!

Can Polygon keep"


### Post #8 by @MetaMask
> **Author:** MetaMask ([@MetaMask](https://x.com/MetaMask))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T19:38:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MetaMask/status/2023844625480651060](https://x.com/MetaMask/status/2023844625480651060)  


> 
> "Current 
@Polymarket
 odds:

 55%
 31%
 7%
 5%

Make your prediction now:"


### Post #9 by @gemchange_ltd
> **Author:** gemchanger ([@gemchange_ltd](https://x.com/gemchange_ltd))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T21:09:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gemchange_ltd/status/2023867365621166255](https://x.com/gemchange_ltd/status/2023867365621166255)  


> 
> "Polymarket is truly beautiful 
@coldvisionXYZ
 simply shows its beauty, as if revealing a bouquet of flowers"


### Post #10 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T22:03:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023881006760292773](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023881006760292773)  


> 
> "In an interview with Fintech Weekly, 
@0xMarcB
 breaks down:

• Why settlement is the real constraint in global finance
• How onchain infra, like Polygon's Open Money Stack unlocks capital efficiency
• What faster finality means for institutions
fintechweekly.com/magazine/artic
…"


### Post #11 by @abhinavsam4
> **Author:** abhinav sharma ([@abhinavsam4](https://x.com/abhinavsam4))  
> **Metrics:** 83 likes · 14 retweets · 17 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T12:00:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/abhinavsam4/status/2023729139258138828](https://x.com/abhinavsam4/status/2023729139258138828)  


> 
> "8,682,362 

Polygon $POL just posted its best daily transaction count of the year 

Adoption shows up in blockspace demand 
Credits- 
@chainspect_app
 
#Day194 
@0xPolygon"


### Post #12 by @Peter_rock07
> **Author:** Peter ([@Peter_rock07](https://x.com/Peter_rock07))  
> **Metrics:** 60 likes · 3 retweets · 38 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T06:01:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Peter_rock07/status/2023638849549988035](https://x.com/Peter_rock07/status/2023638849549988035)  


> 
> "Best Airdrops of all time 0G 

> 2020  -  Uniswap  

> 2021 -  ENS  

> 2022 -  Aptos  

> 2023 -  Arbitrum  

> 2024 -  Hyperliquid  

> 2025 -  Lighter  

> 2026 -  Base, Polymarket or Elonfi  ?

What do you think will be next?"


### Post #13 by @shmidtqq
> **Author:** shmidt ([@shmidtqq](https://x.com/shmidtqq))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T11:45:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shmidtqq/status/2023725547830874356](https://x.com/shmidtqq/status/2023725547830874356)  


> 
> "A major update for all 
@polymarket
 users

Polymarket US APIs are officially live!

What benefits will we get with this update:

> US residents will be able to trade more conveniently

> We will see more trading bots

> Official Python + TypeScript SDK

> Greater liquidity inflow"


### Post #14 by @DelliBabu_POL
> **Author:** Delli Babu | $POL ([@DelliBabu_POL](https://x.com/DelliBabu_POL))  
> **Metrics:** 65 likes · 7 retweets · 2 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T01:49:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DelliBabu_POL/status/2023575509267808368](https://x.com/DelliBabu_POL/status/2023575509267808368)  


> 
> "Breaking : 
@0xPolygon
 PoS has flipped Ethereum Mainnet in chain revenue for the first time in history 

The sidechain effect"


### Post #15 by @sopersone
> **Author:** sopersone ([@sopersone](https://x.com/sopersone))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 3 retweets · 7 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T22:45:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sopersone/status/2023891471842099594](https://x.com/sopersone/status/2023891471842099594)  


> 
> "They read Chainlink data 60 seconds before you see it on the Polymarket terminal

That 60-second gap is the difference between a calculated trade and a blind guess

In the video you can see the UP price move from 20c to 100c

Both 5-minute and 15-minute markets use Chainlink data"


### Post #16 by @kelanoo
> **Author:** Kelano ([@kelanoo](https://x.com/kelanoo))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 0 retweets · 19 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T10:02:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kelanoo/status/2023699473076285463](https://x.com/kelanoo/status/2023699473076285463)  


> 
> "legit question, if everybody builds a 
@Polymarket
 

Doesn't the edge disappear eventually?

(obviously asking because maybe, just maybe, i should build one)"


### Post #17 by @obchakevich_
> **Author:** Alex ([@obchakevich_](https://x.com/obchakevich_))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 947 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T13:31:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/obchakevich_/status/2023752156629922093](https://x.com/obchakevich_/status/2023752156629922093)  


> 
> "A good day for good news 
@0xPolygon"


### Post #18 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 937 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T13:45:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023755601126535315](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023755601126535315)  


> 
> "On February 11, Polygon hit a new 6-month daily ATH in APAC stablecoin volume, driven by real-world usage. Largely driven by AUDF

$21.9M in a single day."


### Post #19 by @cryptodotnews
> **Author:** crypto.news ([@cryptodotnews](https://x.com/cryptodotnews))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 853 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T11:35:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptodotnews/status/2023722846820675907](https://x.com/cryptodotnews/status/2023722846820675907)  


> 
> "App revenue numbers in the past 24 hours:

$SOL - $3.18 million
$ETH - $1.86 million
$HYPE - $1.21 million 
$BASE - $660K
$BNB- $651K
$POL - $439K
$APT - $210K
$AVAX - $114K
$SUI - $99K
$ARB - $81K"


### Post #20 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 698 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T13:45:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023755613579415876](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023755613579415876)  


> 
> "A major catalyst: Aussie stablecoin, $AUDF

Demand for regionally native stablecoins is rising, and Polygon’s low, predictable fees + fast finality make it the default settlement layer."


### Post #21 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 562 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T17:35:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023813445091815620](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023813445091815620)  


> 
> "simple  seamless  self-custodied"


### Post #22 by @PolyBull2026
> **Author:** PolyBull ([@PolyBull2026](https://x.com/PolyBull2026))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 10 retweets · 3 comments · 479 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T10:56:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PolyBull2026/status/2023713043578839160](https://x.com/PolyBull2026/status/2023713043578839160)  


> 
> "Welcome Everyone!

Let us to introduce the $POLYBULL project, it is the first ever booster meme to hype #Polygon network. We strongly believe that #BullRun2026 is just around the corner for $POLYBULL and $POL 

Welcome Giveaway
Deadline: 24/02/2026

60K $POLYBULL is up"


### Post #23 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 443 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T15:38:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023784040709472379](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023784040709472379)  


> 
> ""


### Post #24 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 423 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T03:49:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023605705454862485](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023605705454862485)  


> 
> "sheesh"


### Post #25 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 400 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:37:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023829060003262837](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023829060003262837)  


> 
> "higher"


### Post #26 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 377 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T13:06:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023745872300052840](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023745872300052840)  


> 
> ""


### Post #27 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 326 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T16:17:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023793943905972249](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023793943905972249)  


> 
> "simple  seamless  self-custodied"


### Post #28 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 321 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:25:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023826230815207562](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023826230815207562)  


> 
> ""


### Post #29 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 319 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T04:40:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023618480214348071](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023618480214348071)  


> 
> "The age of the lobster has arrived"


### Post #30 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 298 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:27:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023826599830057344](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023826599830057344)  


> 
> "higher"


### Post #31 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 281 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:34:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023828459068543349](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023828459068543349)  


> 
> ""


### Post #32 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 269 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T13:12:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023747445138821536](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023747445138821536)  


> 
> ""


### Post #33 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 236 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T19:02:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023835392852799691](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023835392852799691)  


> 
> ""


### Post #34 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 185 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:35:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023828641952788976](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023828641952788976)  


> 
> ""


### Post #35 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 163 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T14:12:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023762404228952165](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023762404228952165)  


> 
> ""


### Post #36 by @0xPolygon
> **Author:** Polygon | POL ([@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 129 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:33:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023828268689093050](https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2023828268689093050)  


> 
> "momentum"


### Post #37 by @_HeyZing
> **Author:** Zing ([@_HeyZing](https://x.com/_HeyZing))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 92 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T21:57:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_HeyZing/status/2023879498291441810](https://x.com/_HeyZing/status/2023879498291441810)  


> 
> "POV: Permissionless market deployment and creator fees is coming on 
@Polymarket
 ..........!!!!!!!!!!"


### Post #38 by @htwtech_intern
> **Author:** HighTower Intern ([@htwtech_intern](https://x.com/htwtech_intern))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 63 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:35:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/htwtech_intern/status/2023828580992774481](https://x.com/htwtech_intern/status/2023828580992774481)  


> 
> "1/ 
@Polymarket
 and the strange moment we’re in.

Political volatility is everywhere.
But token charts are looking... calm?"


### Post #39 by @SustinaPlus
> **Author:** SustinaPlus【公式】 ([@SustinaPlus](https://x.com/SustinaPlus))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 59 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T03:06:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SustinaPlus/status/2023594759990976882](https://x.com/SustinaPlus/status/2023594759990976882)  


> 
> "【重要】お知らせ
これまでPOL／WETHのみだった（発電量申告手数料／エレメント購入／プロジェクトトークン（PT）購入）における決済通貨に、JPYC（ガスレス）が追加されます。"


### Post #40 by @octofii
> **Author:** octofii ([@octofii](https://x.com/octofii))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 12 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T02:35:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/octofii/status/2023586985965768730](https://x.com/octofii/status/2023586985965768730)  


> 
> "and posting content? 

i just don't have the time and energy anymore.

the little i save, i'm keeping it for next year.

i'm saving for polymarket, for claude, and for the creativity that X requires."


### Post #41 by @MadMagicSOL
> **Author:** Mad Magic.Sol ([@MadMagicSOL](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-17T16:19:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2023794535273476419](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2023794535273476419)  


> 
> "Huge for $POL! Polygon eating eth fees alive ft"




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