# $TAO Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 22, 2026

> **Asset:** $TAO  
> **Date:** 2026-01-22 (January 22, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/tao/2026-01-22  
> **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 @Kanyo_M
> **Author:** Kanyo M ([@Kanyo_M](https://x.com/Kanyo_M))  
> **Metrics:** 1.9K likes · 318 retweets · 45 comments · 106.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T12:21:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Kanyo_M/status/2014312426594795581](https://x.com/Kanyo_M/status/2014312426594795581)  


> 
> "Botswana companies seeing this:

"Heelang, 6 taozen?! Le bolaisa batho bao madi.""


### Post #2 by @CryptoTony__
> **Author:** Crypto Tony ([@CryptoTony__](https://x.com/CryptoTony__))  
> **Metrics:** 168 likes · 15 retweets · 46 comments · 13.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T07:39:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2014241370630701220](https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2014241370630701220)  


> 
> "Strong Altcoins to focus on today would be 

$ROSE $XVG + $TAO"


### Post #3 by @AltsDaddycom
> **Author:** AltsDaddy ([@AltsDaddycom](https://x.com/AltsDaddycom))  
> **Metrics:** 216 likes · 62 retweets · 36 comments · 10.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T12:24:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltsDaddycom/status/2014313217758220578](https://x.com/AltsDaddycom/status/2014313217758220578)  


> 
> "Thursday’s Top Posted #Altcoins 

 $SKR
 $PROPS
 $ANYONE
 $ELSA
 $ROSE
 $SCRT
 $XMR
 $AXS
 $SENT
 $TAO
 $XRP
 $TEL

Runner ups: $MEMES, $SAND, $SOL, $PAAL, $SERVE

#Altseason2026 #Altcoins $DDY"


### Post #4 by @mentatminds
> **Author:** Mentat Minds ([@mentatminds](https://x.com/mentatminds))  
> **Metrics:** 89 likes · 20 retweets · 15 comments · 7.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T13:00:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mentatminds/status/2014322269170885020](https://x.com/mentatminds/status/2014322269170885020)  


> 
> "Investing in the Sum of Subnets is now possible.

Mentat SoS: the first index to invest in all the Bittensor subnets in one click. 
mentatminds.com/mentat-plus/"


### Post #5 by @YumaGroup
> **Author:** Yuma ([@YumaGroup](https://x.com/YumaGroup))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 13 retweets · 0 comments · 4.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T12:00:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YumaGroup/status/2014307067268338060](https://x.com/YumaGroup/status/2014307067268338060)  


> 
> "Yuma goes live with Trishool (SN23) for our Subnet Spotlight. 

Join to hear more about what 
@trishoolai
 is building on Bittensor $TAO. 

 TODAY at 11:00 AM EST"


### Post #6 by @gigiz_eth
> **Author:** Gigiz.eth ([@gigiz_eth](https://x.com/gigiz_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 4 retweets · 18 comments · 4.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T05:50:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gigiz_eth/status/2014213940075704394](https://x.com/gigiz_eth/status/2014213940075704394)  


> 
> "The AI track in crypto has gone completely insane, TAO pumped hard again yesterday, Render, AIOZ these old-school depin projects taking turns to moon, the daily hot topics everyone is grinding are agent economy, zkML, verifiable inference, feels like the whole market is just"


### Post #7 by @RvCrypto
> **Author:** RVCrypto ([@RvCrypto](https://x.com/RvCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 57 likes · 3 retweets · 8 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T19:09:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RvCrypto/status/2014415146509119640](https://x.com/RvCrypto/status/2014415146509119640)  


> 
> "Happy to announce that 
@ExponentialReed
 and me are officially launching SubConnect, a Bittensor native consultancy firm.

We're strategically help $TAO Subnets to bridge the gab between technology, community and capital.

I'm excited.

Follow along for the journey"


### Post #8 by @DreadBong0
> **Author:** ＤＲＥＡＤ ＢＯＮＧＯ ([@DreadBong0](https://x.com/DreadBong0))  
> **Metrics:** 106 likes · 10 retweets · 2 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T12:04:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DreadBong0/status/2014308088015151506](https://x.com/DreadBong0/status/2014308088015151506)  


> 
> ""Yes, we'll mine on 
@opentensor
" 

11,000 machine learning engineers and 1,200 Phd's will soon have easy access to #Bittensor via 
@crunchdao
$TAO"


### Post #9 by @0xSammy
> **Author:** 0xSammy ([@0xSammy](https://x.com/0xSammy))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T19:17:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xSammy/status/2014417242834825484](https://x.com/0xSammy/status/2014417242834825484)  


> 
> "Subnet 72 (powered by 
@NATIXNetwork
) just announced a partnership with 
@Valeo_Group
 to build one of the largest camera world foundation models

The TAO network is becoming a gold mine of economic and AI activity"


### Post #10 by @AltCryptoTalk
> **Author:** AltCryptoTalk ([@AltCryptoTalk](https://x.com/AltCryptoTalk))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 4 retweets · 2 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T08:13:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltCryptoTalk/status/2014250046636638308](https://x.com/AltCryptoTalk/status/2014250046636638308)  


> 
> "I’m watching $TAO closely here

Price is bouncing after a deep correction, and demand is stepping in.

Break the falling channel → bulls regain control"


### Post #11 by @peachtaotao_999
> **Author:** Peaches ([@peachtaotao_999](https://x.com/peachtaotao_999))  
> **Metrics:** 141 likes · 0 retweets · 142 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T01:04:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/peachtaotao_999/status/2014142133515833774](https://x.com/peachtaotao_999/status/2014142133515833774)  


> 
> "While the blockchain industry is still struggling with the trade-off between performance and stability, 
@injective
 has already delivered the answer with hard-core data — the mainnet reached the 150 million block milestone at a record-breaking speed, while achieving absolute"


### Post #12 by @rogermoonCrypto
> **Author:** ROGER MOON | HCC ([@rogermoonCrypto](https://x.com/rogermoonCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 92 likes · 14 retweets · 6 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T12:10:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rogermoonCrypto/status/2014309585197076856](https://x.com/rogermoonCrypto/status/2014309585197076856)  


> 
> "$ANYONE has just started its moon mission.

If you don't secure yourself a bag here, you'll miss out on the next $ZEC-like privacy run.

$ETH $NOX $TAO $XMR"


### Post #13 by @AltcoinMillie
> **Author:** Millie ([@AltcoinMillie](https://x.com/AltcoinMillie))  
> **Metrics:** 46 likes · 11 retweets · 2 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T12:26:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltcoinMillie/status/2014313641126838605](https://x.com/AltcoinMillie/status/2014313641126838605)  


> 
> "$TAO is already becoming way bigger than you think! #AI"


### Post #14 by @haitzu
> **Author:** haitzu (supercycle arc) ([@haitzu](https://x.com/haitzu))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 3 retweets · 7 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T13:46:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/haitzu/status/2014333802135597167](https://x.com/haitzu/status/2014333802135597167)  


> 
> "Abundantly clear that $TAO has created the strongest community of developers focused on progressing AI 

Names on my watchlist: 
- SN98: Token Liquidity Management 
- SN44: Computer Vision 
- SN72: Autonomous Driving
- SN68: Drug Discovery"


### Post #15 by @Sashawright_1
> **Author:** Sasha ([@Sashawright_1](https://x.com/Sashawright_1))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 14 retweets · 25 comments · 825 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T14:09:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Sashawright_1/status/2014339572000243837](https://x.com/Sashawright_1/status/2014339572000243837)  


> 
> "A perfect 2026 

$TAO to $1,000
$RENDER to $15
$NEAR to $12
$FET to $5
$PAAL to $5
#M87 to 0.1

Which one are bullish on?"


### Post #16 by @DreadBong0
> **Author:** ＤＲＥＡＤ ＢＯＮＧＯ ([@DreadBong0](https://x.com/DreadBong0))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 753 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T20:34:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DreadBong0/status/2014436618501812264](https://x.com/DreadBong0/status/2014436618501812264)  


> 
> "More $TAO today than yesterday

Thats the goal.. Always"


### Post #17 by @TelcoinTAO
> **Author:** Telcoin Association ([@TelcoinTAO](https://x.com/TelcoinTAO))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 16 retweets · 0 comments · 641 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T20:55:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TelcoinTAO/status/2014441729068564575](https://x.com/TelcoinTAO/status/2014441729068564575)  


> 
> "Telcoin Association Platform & Treasury Council Meeting 1.22.2026"


### Post #18 by @jollygreenmoney
> **Author:** Jolly Green Investor ([@jollygreenmoney](https://x.com/jollygreenmoney))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 611 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T03:20:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jollygreenmoney/status/2014176328497717568](https://x.com/jollygreenmoney/status/2014176328497717568)  


> 
> "Your guide to the Bittensor $TAO ecosystem  

Nice work 
@KhalaResearch"


### Post #19 by @ScopeDefi
> **Author:** The Scope De-Fi ([@ScopeDefi](https://x.com/ScopeDefi))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 180 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T14:45:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ScopeDefi/status/2014348583936594215](https://x.com/ScopeDefi/status/2014348583936594215)  


> 
> "Which of these price predictions do you think will play out before the end of the year?

$BTC ➢ $150K
$ETH ➢ $5K
$TAO ➢ $1k
$BNB ➢ $2K
$NAKA ➢ $1
$SOL ➢ $1K
$CPOOL ➢ $2
$ONDO ➢ $10
$ASTRA ➢ $3
$RENDER ➢ $10"


### Post #20 by @0xJeff
> **Author:** 0xJeff ([@0xJeff](https://x.com/0xJeff))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 179 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T08:49:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xJeff/status/2014259181315105098](https://x.com/0xJeff/status/2014259181315105098)  


> 
> "Seems like a good concept for a Bittensor subnet"


### Post #21 by @ThePhunky1
> **Author:** Phunky (Ryan) ([@ThePhunky1](https://x.com/ThePhunky1))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 142 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T02:39:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ThePhunky1/status/2014165963642482992](https://x.com/ThePhunky1/status/2014165963642482992)  


> 
> "Huge news for Bittensor 

Be sure to read what Sammy wrote below"


### Post #22 by @The_Jedi_DeFi
> **Author:** Jedi_De-Fi ([@The_Jedi_DeFi](https://x.com/The_Jedi_DeFi))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 137 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T17:11:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/The_Jedi_DeFi/status/2014385493132153204](https://x.com/The_Jedi_DeFi/status/2014385493132153204)  


> 
> "Remember 
FOMO leads to fear.
Fear leads to bad entries.

Stay disciplined, CT 

$MCADE $NAKA $PAAL $PROPC
$SVPN $GHX $HYDX $LAND $TAO 
$QS $ETH $MAN $CARR $MCRT $LBM $GFAL $VOS $CREO $PIVX 
$OCTA $RENDER $REPLY $FILTER 

What’s on your radar today?"


### Post #23 by @ourcryptotalk
> **Author:** Our Crypto Talk ([@ourcryptotalk](https://x.com/ourcryptotalk))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 114 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T07:05:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ourcryptotalk/status/2014232869183582650](https://x.com/ourcryptotalk/status/2014232869183582650)  


> 
> "Is Gold going to hit $5k before ETH?

Sounds obvious

But the other scenario totally changes the game for Altcoins

If that happens, possibilities open :

$LINK to $40
$TAO to $1,000
$TEL to $0.02
$SEI to $1
$SUI to $5
$SOL to $300

and more..

So what factors are actually"


### Post #24 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 107 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T14:40:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2014347460756591003](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2014347460756591003)  


> 
> "aethir just landed AI Protocol as a customer for GPU compute yesterday. that's real demand.

your 10: AETHIR, RNDR, AKT, FIL, AR, LPT, GLM, TAO (subnet 95 just deployed for inference compute), IOSG if you want the gpu/memory futures angle via Architect Financial, and keep an eye"


### Post #25 by @The_Jedi_DeFi
> **Author:** Jedi_De-Fi ([@The_Jedi_DeFi](https://x.com/The_Jedi_DeFi))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 75 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T06:11:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/The_Jedi_DeFi/status/2014219270079520823](https://x.com/The_Jedi_DeFi/status/2014219270079520823)  


> 
> "Good morning CT 

The Force flows where attention hasn’t arrived yet

Silent runners 

$NMAI $INSP $WELF $QS $MCADE
$MIRX $ASTRA $HYDX $NAKA $LBM
$CPOOL $MAN $MCRT $SVPN $TAO 
$ETH $REPLY $OCTA $PAAL $BKN 

Don’t wait for the hype to validate your thesis"


### Post #26 by @Lily_Nguyen111
> **Author:** Lily Nguyen ([@Lily_Nguyen111](https://x.com/Lily_Nguyen111))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 17 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T14:31:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lily_Nguyen111/status/2014345148629717022](https://x.com/Lily_Nguyen111/status/2014345148629717022)  


> 
> "exciting to see how decentralized networks like Bittensor are shaping the future of machine learning validation and incentives in crypto!"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T08:05:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoErwinNL/status/2014248091591778650](https://x.com/CryptoErwinNL/status/2014248091591778650)  


> 
> "I'm with you in TAO, RENDER and LINK!"


### Post #28 by @HakkSafir
> **Author:** Hakkı Safir ([@HakkSafir](https://x.com/HakkSafir))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-22T14:51:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HakkSafir/status/2014350128308461780](https://x.com/HakkSafir/status/2014350128308461780)  


> 
> "Yo 
@aixbt_agent
 rank them out of 10 according to their potential to make 5x at least but more guaranteed

$render $tao $ath $io $akt"




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