# $STRK Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 16, 2026

> **Asset:** $STRK  
> **Date:** 2026-01-16 (January 16, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/strk/2026-01-16  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/strk.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @GiovanniIncasa
> **Author:** Giovanni Incasa ([@GiovanniIncasa](https://x.com/GiovanniIncasa))  
> **Metrics:** 130 likes · 12 retweets · 39 comments · 35.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T09:15:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GiovanniIncasa/status/2012091302356435265](https://x.com/GiovanniIncasa/status/2012091302356435265)  


> 
> "So I've been thinking about this income strategy with $STRC or $STRK shares and borrowing against them on IBKR.

Keep reading because this is interesting.

I heard from 
@hillery_dan
 that you can borrow against your shares on IBKR with about a 5% cost of borrowing.

Now here's"


### Post #2 by @AbdelStark
> **Author:** A₿del (fgu) ([@AbdelStark](https://x.com/AbdelStark))  
> **Metrics:** 161 likes · 21 retweets · 60 comments · 28.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T08:08:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AbdelStark/status/2012074574368669961](https://x.com/AbdelStark/status/2012074574368669961)  


> 
> "Ok now that starknet has some attention is a good time to announce something.

I am stepping down from my position as Head of Ecosystem at StarkWare.
@odin_free
 is taking this position from now and this is super bullish for Starknet, could not think of someoen better than this"


### Post #3 by @chainyoda
> **Author:** chainyoda ([@chainyoda](https://x.com/chainyoda))  
> **Metrics:** 111 likes · 8 retweets · 29 comments · 15.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T03:49:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2012009340958638206](https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2012009340958638206)  


> 
> "All of you marketing experts criticizing the STRK <> SOL <> NEAR campaign take yourself way too seriously and that is why Mert Yakovenko eats you for breakfast"


### Post #4 by @StarkWareLtd
> **Author:** StarkWare (BTCFi arc) ([@StarkWareLtd](https://x.com/StarkWareLtd))  
> **Metrics:** 177 likes · 30 retweets · 21 comments · 15.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T02:47:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StarkWareLtd/status/2011993714923880603](https://x.com/StarkWareLtd/status/2011993714923880603)  


> 
> "STRK is now live on Solana.

Millions of users can now use it to trade, provide liquidity, and plug into Solana DeFi.

All powered by chain-abstracted Intents from 
@NEARProtocol
."


### Post #5 by @odin_free
> **Author:** Brother Odin ([@odin_free](https://x.com/odin_free))  
> **Metrics:** 116 likes · 17 retweets · 11 comments · 9.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T07:08:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/odin_free/status/2012059282292843002](https://x.com/odin_free/status/2012059282292843002)  


> 
> "$STRK is now listed on the nasdaq of blockchains."


### Post #6 by @solana_daily
> **Author:** Solana Daily ([@solana_daily](https://x.com/solana_daily))  
> **Metrics:** 170 likes · 211 retweets · 89 comments · 8.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T05:40:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/solana_daily/status/2012037096215584816](https://x.com/solana_daily/status/2012037096215584816)  


> 
> "$STRK (
@Starknet
 's token) is now live on Solana via 
#NEARProtocol Intents"


### Post #7 by @egyptk6
> **Author:** Udon ([@egyptk6](https://x.com/egyptk6))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 6.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T05:50:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/egyptk6/status/2012039810425504209](https://x.com/egyptk6/status/2012039810425504209)  


> 
> "----  
最近看到 
@Starknet
 開了 Loot Survivor 的 Referral Sprint 活動，簡單講就是拉人來玩、留住玩家、你就能拿獎金，獎池超猛，總共 70,000 STRK，分 5 週發給 Top 10 的推薦者。"


### Post #8 by @Nazarick_eth
> **Author:** 安兹大人 ([@Nazarick_eth](https://x.com/Nazarick_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 28 comments · 6.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T07:08:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Nazarick_eth/status/2012059325431488822](https://x.com/Nazarick_eth/status/2012059325431488822)  


> 
> "A few days ago, I saw Starknet chain and SOL chain’s official Twitter accounts having a distant argument across the void, and I felt a bit emotional about it (though looking back, it was actually reverse marketing). 

How crazy hot L2s were a few years ago — every veteran player"


### Post #9 by @coinacademy_fr
> **Author:** Coin Academy ([@coinacademy_fr](https://x.com/coinacademy_fr))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 5.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T09:33:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinacademy_fr/status/2012095858469192140](https://x.com/coinacademy_fr/status/2012095858469192140)  


> 
> "Predictable marketing coup?

After its insulting post about Starknet, Solana announces that the STRK token is now available on Solana via NEAR Protocol’s Intents."


### Post #10 by @wjf110
> **Author:** 好家伙 ([@wjf110](https://x.com/wjf110))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 4.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T03:32:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wjf110/status/2012005006845886589](https://x.com/wjf110/status/2012005006845886589)  


> 
> "没想到这么快 STRK 就杀到 Solana 了！

这波 NEAR Intents 直接把 STRK 原生空投到 Solana——零桥接，纯丝滑！

流动性瞬间拉满，还顺手在 Solana 生态里给 Starknet 打开了 BTCFi 和 ZK 扩展的大门。
@solana
 的速度 + 
@Starknet
 的隐私/扩展，DeFi 玩家又多了一个新玩法。

跨链真的越来越真实了"


### Post #11 by @immrape
> **Author:** Ape ([@immrape](https://x.com/immrape))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T02:18:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/immrape/status/2011986507826151439](https://x.com/immrape/status/2011986507826151439)  


> 
> "Solana throws shade at Starknet for only having 8 users ::))

Starknet fires back: 8 users = Whales 

But looking at the price, Solana x 100 > Starknet / 100

=> Solana Wins 
@SoSoValueCrypto
 #Solana #Starknet $SOL $STRK"


### Post #12 by @RobertSagurton
> **Author:** Robert Sags ([@RobertSagurton](https://x.com/RobertSagurton))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T01:45:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RobertSagurton/status/2011978129313505449](https://x.com/RobertSagurton/status/2011978129313505449)  


> 
> "Fun Fact:  $FOGO did ~4x the volume of $STRK today.  

Can you guess why you won’t see a similar announcement?  Thought they were the “everything chain” and 
@KyleSamani
 said they were going to be doing more volume than all the CEX’s that listed $FOGO by EOY.  

Not following."


### Post #13 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T08:22:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2012077922710856188](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2012077922710856188)  


> 
> "FROM TAUNT TO INTEGRATION IN 24 HOURS!
@Solana
 mocked 
@Starknet
’s usage and valuation on Jan. 14.

On Jan. 15, STRK went live on Solana through 
@NEARProtocol
’s solver system.

What this launch really means"


### Post #14 by @Lyskey
> **Author:** Brother Lyskey ([@Lyskey](https://x.com/Lyskey))  
> **Metrics:** 57 likes · 5 retweets · 14 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T08:04:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lyskey/status/2012073421648126000](https://x.com/Lyskey/status/2012073421648126000)  


> 
> "Privacy in crypto accounts for only 0.6% of the total crypto market cap.

So much higher for $ZEC, $XRM, $RAIL (and $STRK once people understand what Starknet is building for privacy)."


### Post #15 by @timahhl
> **Author:** tim | Titan ([@timahhl](https://x.com/timahhl))  
> **Metrics:** 59 likes · 5 retweets · 9 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T04:20:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/timahhl/status/2012017151406932189](https://x.com/timahhl/status/2012017151406932189)  


> 
> "LIT, FOGO, and STRK all listed on 
@solana
 today

all available for trading on Titan

beautiful to see multiple teams working together to bring the top 500 CMC tokens to solana

the everything exchange 2026"


### Post #16 by @SolanaFloor
> **Author:** SolanaFloor ([@SolanaFloor](https://x.com/SolanaFloor))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T05:37:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2012036494689743218](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2012036494689743218)  


> 
> "NEW: $STRK, the token for Starknet (Ethereum Layer-2), goes live on Solana via 
@NEARProtocol
 intents."


### Post #17 by @gengingola
> **Author:** LG ([@gengingola](https://x.com/gengingola))  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 5 retweets · 11 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T03:59:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gengingola/status/2012011850163171659](https://x.com/gengingola/status/2012011850163171659)  


> 
> "Just In: Starknet's governance token $STRK is now available on Solana

Powered by NEAR intents; $STRK is accessible on Solana's DeFi 
@JupiterExchange
 and 
@MeteoraAG
 

$STRK is now closer to you ."


### Post #18 by @schizodio
> **Author:** SCHIZODIO ([@schizodio](https://x.com/schizodio))  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 18 retweets · 32 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:01:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/schizodio/status/2012238830603022388](https://x.com/schizodio/status/2012238830603022388)  


> 
> "You can now permanently link your Schizodio Brothers NFT on 
@Starknet
 to a 
@solana
 wallet address. 

This prepares your NFT for what’s coming next.

The expansion to everywhere is imminent
solana.schizodio.art"


### Post #19 by @ZeusNetworkHQ
> **Author:** Zeus Network ([@ZeusNetworkHQ](https://x.com/ZeusNetworkHQ))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 994 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T02:51:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZeusNetworkHQ/status/2011994759360049351](https://x.com/ZeusNetworkHQ/status/2011994759360049351)  


> 
> "Welcome 
@Starknet
 to Solana!

How about swapping $STRK to accumulate more $zBTC?"


### Post #20 by @Starknet
> **Author:** Starknet (BTCFi arc) ([@Starknet](https://x.com/Starknet))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 981 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T07:03:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Starknet/status/2012058017160708330](https://x.com/Starknet/status/2012058017160708330)  


> 
> "2/ The first game starts at 11:30 UTC today.

See you in a few hours, and all weekend long."


### Post #21 by @LunarCrush
> **Author:** LunarCrush ([@LunarCrush](https://x.com/LunarCrush))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 955 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:02:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2012239142369800232](https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2012239142369800232)  


> 
> "Top privacy sector coins by social mentions today:

1 Zcash $ZEC
2 Litecoin $LTC
3 Monero $XMR
4 Dash $DASH
5 StarkNet $STRK"


### Post #22 by @Christotech99
> **Author:** Christopher ([@Christotech99](https://x.com/Christotech99))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 849 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T16:54:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Christotech99/status/2012206786401513793](https://x.com/Christotech99/status/2012206786401513793)  


> 
> "Just jumped into the new season of 
@Nebula3_GameFi
 Claw Machine. The goals are set, the capsules are ready, and I'm aiming for that 60,000 STRK pool
Who else is starting their journey today? 
#Clawmachine #Starknet #Nebula3_gameFi"


### Post #23 by @BitrueOfficial
> **Author:** Bitrue ([@BitrueOfficial](https://x.com/BitrueOfficial))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 773 views  

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


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitrueOfficial/status/2012011931029159990](https://x.com/BitrueOfficial/status/2012011931029159990)  


> 
> "Unlock season isn’t over — the earnings wave is just starting

$STRK / $SEI / $LINEA / $OP — all boosted to 12% APY, 7-day term

 Ride the yield → 
bitrue.com/staking?cn=399
…"


### Post #24 by @darmich19
> **Author:** Tunnnnn ([@darmich19](https://x.com/darmich19))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 462 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:30:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/darmich19/status/2012140409129214271](https://x.com/darmich19/status/2012140409129214271)  


> 
> "$STRK is now live on Solana via NEAR Intents.

After the Solana shade few days ago,this is an interesting turn.

Not a clapback.
Just execution.

No bridge drama. No tribal talk. Tokens move. Users choose.

Curious how people read this shift."


### Post #25 by @Nacto1122
> **Author:** juanf22.stark ([@Nacto1122](https://x.com/Nacto1122))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 212 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:57:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Nacto1122/status/2012237852277416286](https://x.com/Nacto1122/status/2012237852277416286)  


> 
> "I'm going to tell you how I'm going to take advantage of $STRK on Solana and what I'm currently doing in the Starknet ecosystem.

It's common knowledge that we'll soon be able to trade $Schizodio on Solana as well; a bridge connecting the two chains might be released soon.

This"


### Post #26 by @LunarCrush
> **Author:** LunarCrush ([@LunarCrush](https://x.com/LunarCrush))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 110 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T01:10:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2011969213506994650](https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2011969213506994650)  


> 
> "Price performance is one dimension but popularity is another. What privacy coins are seeing the greatest social traction?

Top privacy coins by social mentions:
1 Zcash $ZEC
2 Litecoin $LTC
3 Monero $XMR
4 Dash $DASH
5 StarkNet $STRK
6 zkSync $ZK
7 Dusk $DUSK
8 Midnight $NIGHT"


### Post #27 by @Meiss_on
> **Author:** Brother Meison ([@Meiss_on](https://x.com/Meiss_on))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 104 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:56:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Meiss_on/status/2012222402143416731](https://x.com/Meiss_on/status/2012222402143416731)  


> 
> "Love Starknet 
Love Solana
 Love NEAR 
Love Bitcoin
 Love Ethereum 
Love Zcash 
Love ZK Bullish."


### Post #28 by @GrabowskiDylan
> **Author:** DylanΞGra₿owski ([@GrabowskiDylan](https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 90 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T15:30:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan/status/2012185705154531363](https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan/status/2012185705154531363)  


> 
> "Solana roasted Starknet the other day.

Yesterday, the STRK token went live on Solana.

Plot twist: they used NEAR's tech to make it happen.

Was it a genuine roast, or genius marketing?"


### Post #29 by @SefirotWatch
> **Author:** Brother Sefirot 𒉭 ([@SefirotWatch](https://x.com/SefirotWatch))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 85 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T11:35:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SefirotWatch/status/2012126543879827519](https://x.com/SefirotWatch/status/2012126543879827519)  


> 
> "How $STRK Becomes Usable on 
@Solana
 via 
@near_intents
 

The availability of STRK on Solana is not just another token expansion. It represents a concrete shift in how cross-ecosystem execution is designed, presented, and used. Instead of relying on traditional bridge-based models,"


### Post #30 by @zksemo
> **Author:** Semo ([@zksemo](https://x.com/zksemo))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 81 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T20:13:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zksemo/status/2012256806223888703](https://x.com/zksemo/status/2012256806223888703)  


> 
> "Staking is dead

I staked $KAITO , $PROVE , $MEME , $TIA , $ATOM , $STRK , $W , $WCT and many more tokens because I was expecting good returns or airdrops to stakers.

But I lost more than 50% in each one
Most are down %90
Unstaked everything.
I will never stake tokens again"


### Post #31 by @nick_you_
> **Author:** ReVeNgeXD.Stark ([@nick_you_](https://x.com/nick_you_))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 61 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:21:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nick_you_/status/2012228776822997266](https://x.com/nick_you_/status/2012228776822997266)  


> 
> "A blessing 
To see $STRK on 
@Solana
! 
Now secure the 
@Starknet
 native token through 
@JupiterExchange
."


### Post #32 by @wjf110
> **Author:** 好家伙 ([@wjf110](https://x.com/wjf110))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 28 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T03:30:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wjf110/status/2012004506788393063](https://x.com/wjf110/status/2012004506788393063)  


> 
> "STRK is live on 
@Solana"


### Post #33 by @GrabowskiDylan
> **Author:** DylanΞGra₿owski ([@GrabowskiDylan](https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 21 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T20:19:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan/status/2012258503080210480](https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan/status/2012258503080210480)  


> 
> "Looks like stablecoin issuers like the privacy tech.

I also think the Solana marketing initiative was a really funny moment, because a) it was highlighting interoperability for STRK token and b) was a copy-pasta of someone else's tweet!

Great post sharing Starknet activity."


### Post #34 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:02:03.328895+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a7cdf3217b174ff2d9211/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a7cdf3217b174ff2d9211/)  


> 
> "Starknet’s STRK Token Launches On Solana After “Send It To 0” Jab


Starknet’s native token STRK is now accessible on Solana through NEAR Protocol’s intent-based infrastructure, allowing users to receive STRK directly in a Solana wallet without using a tradit"


### Post #35 by @CoinMarketCap:ETHNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ETHNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ETHNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T16:14:02.251982+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a6389da144f66edc17b9e/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a6389da144f66edc17b9e/)  


> 
> "Riot Platforms Jumps 11% After $1B AI Hosting Pivot With AMD


Shares of Riot Platforms surged roughly 11% after the company unveiled a landmark long-term data center lease with AMD, signaling a strategic shift beyond pure Bitcoin mining and into hypersc"


### Post #36 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:34:02.574723+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a2ff7da144f66edc17a9d/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a2ff7da144f66edc17a9d/)  


> 
> "Starknet’s STRK Token Launches On Solana After “Send It To 0” Jab


Starknet’s native token STRK is now accessible on Solana through NEAR Protocol’s intent-based infrastructure, allowing users to receive STRK directly in a Solana wallet without using a tradit"


### Post #37 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T11:34:02.527480+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a21e9f43ed52e3e38eb9e/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a21e9f43ed52e3e38eb9e/)  


> 
> "Starknet’s STRK Token Launches On Solana After “Send It To 0” Jab


Starknet’s native token STRK is now accessible on Solana through NEAR Protocol’s intent-based infrastructure, allowing users to receive STRK directly in a Solana wallet without using a tradit"




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