# $TAO Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 08, 2026

> **Asset:** $TAO  
> **Date:** 2026-01-08 (January 08, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/tao/2026-01-08  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/tao.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @TaoOutsider
> **Author:** Tao Ouτsider ([@TaoOutsider](https://x.com/TaoOutsider))  
> **Metrics:** 870 likes · 170 retweets · 25 comments · 42.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T04:02:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TaoOutsider/status/2009113344255635762](https://x.com/TaoOutsider/status/2009113344255635762)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 18  

> 
> "BREAKING: Binance Japan will list $TAO Bittensor. 
Spot trading starts Jan 9, 17:00 JST / 03:00 EST with TAO/JPY and TAO/BTC.

First official entry of $TAO into Japan. New regulated market. New liquidity door.

こんにちは、日本。TAOへようこそ。"


### Post #2 by @DamiDefi
> **Author:** Dami-Defi ([@DamiDefi](https://x.com/DamiDefi))  
> **Metrics:** 318 likes · 65 retweets · 38 comments · 31.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T13:31:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2009256697475600841](https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2009256697475600841)  


> 
> "HUGE: Grayscale is quietly signaling where AI capital is being concentrated.

As of the end of day January 6, 2026, the Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund held the following basket and weightings:

$TAO | 29.88%
$NEAR | 27.31%
$RENDER | 15.05%
$FIL | 13.73%
$IP | 8.73%
$GRT | 5.30%"


### Post #3 by @JesusMartinez
> **Author:** Jesus Martinez ([@JesusMartinez](https://x.com/JesusMartinez))  
> **Metrics:** 310 likes · 58 retweets · 135 comments · 31.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:54:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JesusMartinez/status/2009322933085143290](https://x.com/JesusMartinez/status/2009322933085143290)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 17  

> 
> "Here are my rankings for the top coins in Crypto right now:

 S Tier: HBAR, TAO, XRP
 A Tier: CRO, ZEC, HYPE, SOL, BNB
 B Tier: NEAR, LINK, DOGE, ADA
 C Tier: QNT, SUI, UNI
 D Tier: OP, ARB, AVAX, POL
 F Tier: APT, LTC, ATOM, SHIB, DOT

Rank your coins at"


### Post #4 by @CryptoMichNL
> **Author:** Michaël van de Poppe ([@CryptoMichNL](https://x.com/CryptoMichNL))  
> **Metrics:** 458 likes · 93 retweets · 75 comments · 26.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T12:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2009241174993940811](https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2009241174993940811)  


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

> 
> "Personally, one of the most interesting assets in the space: $TAO.

Has had its halving in December, has seen a harsh correction after that.

Now, it's back above the 21-Day MA and, more importantly, it's grinding back above the previous support level. 

As long as the level"


### Post #5 by @CryptoWizardd
> **Author:** WIZZ ([@CryptoWizardd](https://x.com/CryptoWizardd))  
> **Metrics:** 527 likes · 64 retweets · 77 comments · 24.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T18:09:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoWizardd/status/2009326647347179967](https://x.com/CryptoWizardd/status/2009326647347179967)  


> 
> "$TAO $FET 

Both leading this AI recovery"


### Post #6 by @AltsDaddycom
> **Author:** AltsDaddy ([@AltsDaddycom](https://x.com/AltsDaddycom))  
> **Metrics:** 292 likes · 96 retweets · 110 comments · 17.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T11:33:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltsDaddycom/status/2009226830503670008](https://x.com/AltsDaddycom/status/2009226830503670008)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 13  

> 
> "Thursday’s Top Posted #Altcoins 

 $ZEC
 $CARR
 $VRA
 $TAO
 $SOL
 $DOGE
 $PROPS
 $SEI
 $ASTRA
 $VINE
 $PYTH
 $QUBIC

Runner ups: $RAVE, $APT, $SXT, $BNB, $XPL

#Altseason2026 #Altcoins $DDY"


### Post #7 by @cyrilXBT
> **Author:** CyrilXBT ([@cyrilXBT](https://x.com/cyrilXBT))  
> **Metrics:** 371 likes · 53 retweets · 27 comments · 17.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T02:15:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cyrilXBT/status/2009086422142341478](https://x.com/cyrilXBT/status/2009086422142341478)  


> 
> "$TAO probably the best altcoin in the market right now

The run just getting started

Still holding strong"


### Post #8 by @LSTraderCrypto
> **Author:** LSTRADER ([@LSTraderCrypto](https://x.com/LSTraderCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 152 likes · 19 retweets · 14 comments · 17.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T19:13:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LSTraderCrypto/status/2009342672692228516](https://x.com/LSTraderCrypto/status/2009342672692228516)  


> 
> "$TAO Plan 

A chart where my medium-term expectation is bullish.

The PO3 concept is a framework that has been working well for us."


### Post #9 by @CryptoWizardd
> **Author:** WIZZ ([@CryptoWizardd](https://x.com/CryptoWizardd))  
> **Metrics:** 447 likes · 52 retweets · 68 comments · 17.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T15:59:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoWizardd/status/2009293838926467141](https://x.com/CryptoWizardd/status/2009293838926467141)  


> 
> "Study $TAO recovery"


### Post #10 by @jollygreenmoney
> **Author:** Jolly Green Investor ([@jollygreenmoney](https://x.com/jollygreenmoney))  
> **Metrics:** 231 likes · 29 retweets · 7 comments · 12.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T23:45:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jollygreenmoney/status/2009411244701483196](https://x.com/jollygreenmoney/status/2009411244701483196)  


> 
> "Here is one of the strongest bull cases for Bittensor $TAO that no one is talking about yet"


### Post #11 by @moneygurusumit
> **Author:** Sumit Kapoor ([@moneygurusumit](https://x.com/moneygurusumit))  
> **Metrics:** 138 likes · 17 retweets · 53 comments · 11.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T04:04:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/moneygurusumit/status/2009113956712063298](https://x.com/moneygurusumit/status/2009113956712063298)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 2  

> 
> "Which of these are you still holding in 2026 ?

Memes - $PENGU + $MOG + $PEPE + $BONK + $FARTCOIN + $SPX

AI - $TAO + $RENDER + $VIRTUAL + $NEAR 

DeFi - $JUP + $ENA

L1s - $SUI + $BNB"


### Post #12 by @TalkingTensor
> **Author:** Quas ([@TalkingTensor](https://x.com/TalkingTensor))  
> **Metrics:** 202 likes · 20 retweets · 6 comments · 10.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T16:58:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TalkingTensor/status/2009308623625715993](https://x.com/TalkingTensor/status/2009308623625715993)  


> 
> "I love being in the crypto coin that rises (and dumps) more explosively than anything else in the market. 

When we are in AI bull run mode, this volatility will work in our favour as Bittensor pulls off a clean 5-10x

$TAO"


### Post #13 by @taotelegraph
> **Author:** TAO Telegraph — Bittensor Media ([@taotelegraph](https://x.com/taotelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 306 likes · 53 retweets · 10 comments · 10.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T02:06:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/taotelegraph/status/2009084249874502104](https://x.com/taotelegraph/status/2009084249874502104)  


> 
> "Owning $TAO is like having exposure to digital real estate inside the world of Decentralized AI.

The next big thing in crypto is Bittensor."


### Post #14 by @TelcoinTAO
> **Author:** Telcoin Association ([@TelcoinTAO](https://x.com/TelcoinTAO))  
> **Metrics:** 124 likes · 35 retweets · 5 comments · 10.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T20:55:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TelcoinTAO/status/2009368397436604695](https://x.com/TelcoinTAO/status/2009368397436604695)  


> 
> "Telcoin Association Platform and Treasury Council Meeting 1.8.2025"


### Post #15 by @DreadBong0
> **Author:** ＤＲＥＡＤ ＢＯＮＧＯ ([@DreadBong0](https://x.com/DreadBong0))  
> **Metrics:** 336 likes · 55 retweets · 5 comments · 10.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T12:41:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DreadBong0/status/2009244129113387035](https://x.com/DreadBong0/status/2009244129113387035)  


> 
> "#Bittensor will exceed the pace of centralised offerings

 "I think that in the next couple of years, you'll start to see #Bittensor exceeding the pace of many centralised and highly funded machine learning labs" 
@const_reborn
 

 "In the next 5 to 10 years, I think it will be"


### Post #16 by @cryptorand
> **Author:** Rand ([@cryptorand](https://x.com/cryptorand))  
> **Metrics:** 134 likes · 16 retweets · 11 comments · 8.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:14:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptorand/status/2009312820249154012](https://x.com/cryptorand/status/2009312820249154012)  


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

> 
> "$TAO zero fucks given anout the maket, approaching to the $300 range"


### Post #17 by @Whoop1478
> **Author:** TAO Opsimath ([@Whoop1478](https://x.com/Whoop1478))  
> **Metrics:** 199 likes · 13 retweets · 9 comments · 8.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T09:19:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Whoop1478/status/2009193127907582307](https://x.com/Whoop1478/status/2009193127907582307)  


> 
> "I truly believe that 100 $TAO will be life changing money after the third halving - be patient and enjoy the ride, time moves fast.   

I was rugged hard in a different eco, found Bittensor, and have spent a year building up again.  I'm playing the long game now."


### Post #18 by @TaoOutsider
> **Author:** Tao Ouτsider ([@TaoOutsider](https://x.com/TaoOutsider))  
> **Metrics:** 338 likes · 62 retweets · 11 comments · 7.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T23:09:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TaoOutsider/status/2009402170265739459](https://x.com/TaoOutsider/status/2009402170265739459)  


> 
> "$TAO enters one of the hardest markets on Earth. 

Binance lists fewer than 40 tokens and cryptocurrencies in Japan. 
$TAO Bittensor is now one of them.
That alone signals a shift in category.

Japan applies one of the most rigorous regulatory filters in crypto. Assets that pass"


### Post #19 by @jollygreenmoney
> **Author:** Jolly Green Investor ([@jollygreenmoney](https://x.com/jollygreenmoney))  
> **Metrics:** 147 likes · 15 retweets · 7 comments · 6.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T01:09:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jollygreenmoney/status/2009069982441992674](https://x.com/jollygreenmoney/status/2009069982441992674)  


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

> 
> "$TAO is built different"


### Post #20 by @RvCrypto
> **Author:** RVCrypto ([@RvCrypto](https://x.com/RvCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 239 likes · 33 retweets · 10 comments · 4.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T19:28:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RvCrypto/status/2009346483833983130](https://x.com/RvCrypto/status/2009346483833983130)  


> 
> "$TAO basically consumes you.

You go from "this Bittensor stuff is pretty cool" to "this is better than starting crypto in 2017" real fast."


### Post #21 by @CryptoZPunisher
> **Author:** Punisher ττ ([@CryptoZPunisher](https://x.com/CryptoZPunisher))  
> **Metrics:** 69 likes · 9 retweets · 2 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T09:42:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoZPunisher/status/2009199132402196503](https://x.com/CryptoZPunisher/status/2009199132402196503)  


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

> 
> "$TAO
We're still early on Bittensor, true story."


### Post #22 by @SatoshiFlipper
> **Author:** Satoshi Flipper ([@SatoshiFlipper](https://x.com/SatoshiFlipper))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 0 retweets · 12 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:04:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SatoshiFlipper/status/2009310296553263264](https://x.com/SatoshiFlipper/status/2009310296553263264)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 8  

> 
> "$SOL & $TAO showing nice strength today"


### Post #23 by @xtaohq
> **Author:** xTAO - a Bittensor company ([@xtaohq](https://x.com/xtaohq))  
> **Metrics:** 62 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T11:25:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xtaohq/status/2009225009856991666](https://x.com/xtaohq/status/2009225009856991666)  


> 
> "Enter Bittensor $TAO 

Incentivizing intelligence"


### Post #24 by @TheTNetHunter
> **Author:** Subnet gem hunter ([@TheTNetHunter](https://x.com/TheTNetHunter))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 5 retweets · 3 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T06:54:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheTNetHunter/status/2009156662595342480](https://x.com/TheTNetHunter/status/2009156662595342480)  


> 
> "Interesting.

We might get a Bittensor market, just like $ZEC recently had.

$TAO is killing it versus the market and for good reasons."


### Post #25 by @crypto_ideology
> **Author:** Crypto Ideology ([@crypto_ideology](https://x.com/crypto_ideology))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 9 retweets · 10 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:24:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crypto_ideology/status/2009315323212959900](https://x.com/crypto_ideology/status/2009315323212959900)  


> 
> "$TAO

Weak hands shook. Strength held.
Loving it."


### Post #26 by @cryptotrader85
> **Author:** Vella ([@cryptotrader85](https://x.com/cryptotrader85))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 8 retweets · 13 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T19:04:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptotrader85/status/2009340573740880186](https://x.com/cryptotrader85/status/2009340573740880186)  


> 
> "This is facts!

Bittensor $TAO is the top AI project in crypto however we haven't really seen much real world adoption yet, where as 
@origin_trail
 $TRAC has many big companies using their DKG technology with many more in the pipeline.

Its only a matter of time before OriginTrail"


### Post #27 by @sksojol22
> **Author:** Sojol πDrop ([@sksojol22](https://x.com/sksojol22))  
> **Metrics:** 169 likes · 7 retweets · 173 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T03:59:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sksojol22/status/2009112732025671920](https://x.com/sksojol22/status/2009112732025671920)  


> 
> "GM Ct     

$TAO is slowly turning into one of my strongest convictions for 2026.
Not just another alt real tech, real network effects, real adoption forming.

Positioning early > reacting late. Your future self will thank you.

And if you believe opinions should actually pay,"


### Post #28 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 789 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:18:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2009313793269223696](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2009313793269223696)  


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

> 
> "yeah bittensor is there. top 5 would be bittensor, fetch, virtuals, pearl's agent app store, and watch taunt live for the interactive AI stuff

bittensor just did their first halving and hitting $33m revenue puts them at rank 9 by chain revenue. fetch and virtuals keep showing up"


### Post #29 by @peachtaotao_999
> **Author:** Peaches ([@peachtaotao_999](https://x.com/peachtaotao_999))  
> **Metrics:** 99 likes · 0 retweets · 101 comments · 630 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T00:08:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/peachtaotao_999/status/2009054514704470270](https://x.com/peachtaotao_999/status/2009054514704470270)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 14  

> 
> "If code is the skeleton of the blockchain, then the DAO is the heart that keeps the ecosystem pulsing—it infuses projects with the vitality for autonomous evolution and ultimately determines their long-term trajectory. 
@injective
's ability to continuously lead the pack in its"


### Post #30 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 476 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T14:20:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2009268935263408176](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2009268935263408176)  


> 
> "SEI, TAO, VIRTUALS, LIT, MONAD

sei's doing 12.5k TPS with 400ms finality and expanding hard into korea and japan exchanges. TAO keeps shipping with Quasar subnet for AI memory and Precog making AI data tradeable onchain. virtuals is the clean play on AI agents with ownership, up"


### Post #31 by @ScopeDefi
> **Author:** The Scope De-Fi ([@ScopeDefi](https://x.com/ScopeDefi))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 4 retweets · 7 comments · 437 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T14:22:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ScopeDefi/status/2009269405734080633](https://x.com/ScopeDefi/status/2009269405734080633)  


> 
> "$10K all-in on one AI play only, what’s your top conviction pick below?

$TAO
$FET
$PAAL
$QUBIC"


### Post #32 by @marketmaker_hq
> **Author:** Market Maker_HQ ([@marketmaker_hq](https://x.com/marketmaker_hq))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 414 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T09:14:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/marketmaker_hq/status/2009192072121921809](https://x.com/marketmaker_hq/status/2009192072121921809)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 50  

> 
> "$TAO Price Update

We have broken out of downtrend, I expecting retest of range low zone (check chart)

This is zone where I will Long with Stops under $217, targeting $400 - will sell max there to re-buy lower."


### Post #33 by @Waddlesworth_1
> **Author:** Wadsworth ([@Waddlesworth_1](https://x.com/Waddlesworth_1))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 161 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T18:03:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Waddlesworth_1/status/2009325068321710353](https://x.com/Waddlesworth_1/status/2009325068321710353)  


> 
> "Alts - Seeing ALOT of Daily Reversals in the works.  $TAO, $SOL, $FET, $FARTCOIN 

Laggards potentially compressing too.  $GRT, $INJ

As long as BTC doesn't completely shit the bed.   An h1 reclaim opens the door for these alts to party Higher."


### Post #34 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 102 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T23:35:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009408568722944313](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009408568722944313)  


> 
> "Top 3 Bullish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $GLD $FET $TAO
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #35 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 61 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T07:50:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009170752248123822](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009170752248123822)  


> 
> "Top 3 Bullish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $DOGE $TAO $ORN

Top 3 Bullish Cryptos: MP

  $BTC $TSLA $SPY
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #36 by @CryptoErwinNL
> **Author:** Erwin ([@CryptoErwinNL](https://x.com/CryptoErwinNL))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 53 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T11:12:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoErwinNL/status/2009221732633342290](https://x.com/CryptoErwinNL/status/2009221732633342290)  


> 
> "$TAO"


### Post #37 by @thewolfofdefi
> **Author:** The Wolf of Defi ([@thewolfofdefi](https://x.com/thewolfofdefi))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 38 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T19:09:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thewolfofdefi/status/2009341614133793205](https://x.com/thewolfofdefi/status/2009341614133793205)  


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

> 
> "$TAO is the most obvious play this cycle. Decentralized AI is reshaping the world."


### Post #38 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 32 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T23:20:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009404830603935754](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009404830603935754)  


> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $LMT $TAO $BTC

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

  $SOL $MANEKI $ZIG
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #39 by @bestcryptotoken
> **Author:** CryptogemsX ([@bestcryptotoken](https://x.com/bestcryptotoken))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 30 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T23:24:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bestcryptotoken/status/2009405938961396053](https://x.com/bestcryptotoken/status/2009405938961396053)  


> 
> "$TAO"




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