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

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

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @AshCrypto
> **Author:** Ash Crypto ([@AshCrypto](https://x.com/AshCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 2.2K likes · 269 retweets · 421 comments · 107.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:28:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AshCrypto/status/2009316300372533342](https://x.com/AshCrypto/status/2009316300372533342)  


> 
> "Crypto prices since Trump took office:

$BTC: -10%
$ETH: -9%
$XRP: -33%
$SOL: -47%
$DOGE: -62%
$ADA: -61%
$LINK: -45%
$AVAX: -62%
$SUI: -70%
$TON: -70%
$ENA: -58%
$PEPE: -75%
$APT: -77%
$TRUMP: -79%

Please Mr. President, this is not the winning we were promised."


### Post #2 by @JakeGagain
> **Author:** JAKE ([@JakeGagain](https://x.com/JakeGagain))  
> **Metrics:** 482 likes · 49 retweets · 282 comments · 25.2K views  

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


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JakeGagain/status/2009067534041874771](https://x.com/JakeGagain/status/2009067534041874771)  


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

> 
> "Top Projects I'm Bullish On: 

- $BTC
- $ETH
- $BNB
- $SUI
- $SOL
- $ASTER 
- $XMR
- $TON
- $PEPE
- #SPX6900 
- $PENGU 
- $BONK"


### Post #3 by @plugontele
> **Author:** plug.ton ([@plugontele](https://x.com/plugontele))  
> **Metrics:** 132 likes · 36 retweets · 48 comments · 11.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T16:58:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/plugontele/status/2009308723664035919](https://x.com/plugontele/status/2009308723664035919)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 40  

> 
> "Why TON is the best (and only) crypto ecosystem where people are making REAL money
Not hypotheticals. Not “soon”.
Actual life-changing gains.
Here’s my story"


### Post #4 by @s0meone_u_know
> **Author:** Viktor ([@s0meone_u_know](https://x.com/s0meone_u_know))  
> **Metrics:** 103 likes · 14 retweets · 18 comments · 5.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T18:08:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/s0meone_u_know/status/2009326289937944708](https://x.com/s0meone_u_know/status/2009326289937944708)  


> 
> "BREAKING: Popular Solana Memecoin - $BONK, has launched its Telegram NFT Stickers on TON"


### Post #5 by @0xdamx
> **Author:** damx ([@0xdamx](https://x.com/0xdamx))  
> **Metrics:** 67 likes · 15 retweets · 18 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T20:54:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xdamx/status/2009368033618223489](https://x.com/0xdamx/status/2009368033618223489)  


> 
> "If you are here to make quick money, there is a high chance that TON will disappoint you.

The people who have made real money here, legitimately, are mostly long term thinkers. Builders, early believers, and people who were willing to stay when nothing was happening.

What"


### Post #6 by @meneseprotocol
> **Author:** Menese Protocol ([@meneseprotocol](https://x.com/meneseprotocol))  
> **Metrics:** 87 likes · 28 retweets · 4 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T19:06:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/meneseprotocol/status/2009340952993730948](https://x.com/meneseprotocol/status/2009340952993730948)  


> 
> "JUST DROPPED: Menese Protocol delivers the FIRST seamless on-chain swaps on XRPL's native DEX!

One-click XRP  USDC swap  
Trust line creation  
Zero manual steps, zero approvals  
Fully sovereign & non-custodial

PLUS: $TON native addresses are now LIVE. $ICP powers TON as"


### Post #7 by @s0meone_u_know
> **Author:** Viktor ([@s0meone_u_know](https://x.com/s0meone_u_know))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 5 retweets · 13 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:17:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/s0meone_u_know/status/2009313402968223767](https://x.com/s0meone_u_know/status/2009313402968223767)  


> 
> "Serious builders with years of experience are coming to TON, and building core essential infrastructure"


### Post #8 by @allodev
> **Author:** Allo ([@allodev](https://x.com/allodev))  
> **Metrics:** 71 likes · 3 retweets · 39 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:57:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/allodev/status/2009323697132458254](https://x.com/allodev/status/2009323697132458254)  


> 
> "Plush Pepe #2 on 
@ton_blockchain
 had a record breaking sale of $301k / 158,814 TON 

If there is one place where high NFT sales are still happening then it’s on TON"


### Post #9 by @tonstakers
> **Author:** Tonstakers | TON Liquid Staking ([@tonstakers](https://x.com/tonstakers))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 6 retweets · 12 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T09:55:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tonstakers/status/2009202188590182699](https://x.com/tonstakers/status/2009202188590182699)  


> 
> "Join Our TONLive Session!

Tomorrow at 1:00 PM UTC on 
@tonstakers
, we’re hosting a special session with TON community

What we’ll discuss:
⋆ 2025 ecosystem milestones
⋆ TON scalability journey
⋆ Entering a new phase in 2026 

Set a reminder   
x.com/i/spaces/1BdxY
…"


### Post #10 by @mrtimelezz
> **Author:** Timeless.eth⟠ ([@mrtimelezz](https://x.com/mrtimelezz))  
> **Metrics:** 63 likes · 5 retweets · 63 comments · 828 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T06:56:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mrtimelezz/status/2009157347638145515](https://x.com/mrtimelezz/status/2009157347638145515)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 22  

> 
> "I’m still accumulating points on the 
@rainbowdotme
 app, where $RNBW is the ticker.

Meanwhile, 
@SIXR_cricket
 is building something exciting by bringing cricket onto the blockchain with genuine ownership and real rewards. Their vision is focused on the long run, leveraging TON to"


### Post #11 by @Giooton
> **Author:** Gio ([@Giooton](https://x.com/Giooton))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 6 retweets · 21 comments · 790 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:13:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Giooton/status/2009312610831782257](https://x.com/Giooton/status/2009312610831782257)  


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

> 
> "$300,000 for a Telegram NFT Gift ? 

Plush Pepe #2 just sold for 158k TON ($301,325). 

the biggest sale ever happened on Telegram Gifts. 

Telegram has 1 billion MAU,
There are only 2861 Plush Pepes. 

future of NFTs are building right here, on TON and Telegram!"


### Post #12 by @Frecss77
> **Author:** be.mine ([@Frecss77](https://x.com/Frecss77))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 743 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:09:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Frecss77/status/2009311500801105948](https://x.com/Frecss77/status/2009311500801105948)  


> 
> "Those Anonymous Telegram Numbers selling for 193k $TON and 135k $TON isn’t random hype, it’s a solid signal of $TON liquidity and real premium demand

When scarce Telegram identities + Gifts clear $100k+ in week one, whales are testing conviction and setting price anchors

If"


### Post #13 by @ton_blockchain
> **Author:** TON ([@ton_blockchain](https://x.com/ton_blockchain))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 492 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T15:18:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ton_blockchain/status/2009283616677704175](https://x.com/ton_blockchain/status/2009283616677704175)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 60  

> 
> "TON Foundation is heading to the 
@Ignyte_AE
 Demo Series Finals at the Museum of the Future 

On Jan 14, 5 finalist teams will pitch live in our Building the Web3 Super-App Challenge, competing to shape the next wave of Web3 on TON.

Builders. Scale. Real adoption."


### Post #14 by @og_onazi
> **Author:** Dextarrr~ {Noya} ([@og_onazi](https://x.com/og_onazi))  
> **Metrics:** 50 likes · 0 retweets · 54 comments · 418 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T18:06:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/og_onazi/status/2009325785639784680](https://x.com/og_onazi/status/2009325785639784680)  


> 
> "Came across some crypto prices since the president took office:
$BTC: -10%
$ETH: -9%
$XRP: -33%
$SOL: - 47%
$AVAX: -62%
$SUI: -70%
$TON: -70%
When will the market finally recover?

Some Dexs prove wallets can become billion dollar businesses through fees and distribution

Rainbow"


### Post #15 by @ton_blockchain
> **Author:** TON ([@ton_blockchain](https://x.com/ton_blockchain))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 349 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T19:37:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ton_blockchain/status/2009348869545709988](https://x.com/ton_blockchain/status/2009348869545709988)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 41  

> 
> "Thank you for sharing this beautiful story!"


### Post #16 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 307 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:16:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2009313206167281701](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2009313206167281701)  


> 
> "$FACTORY showed serious volatility with that 67% overnight move and the multi-chain platform play is interesting

they launched on TON and were building out token launch infrastructure across networks

the price action from those ApeFactory catalysts was clean but data's from"


### Post #17 by @hashpack
> **Author:** HashPack Wallet ([@hashpack](https://x.com/hashpack))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T21:06:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hashpack/status/2009371223583600657](https://x.com/hashpack/status/2009371223583600657)  


> 
> "PACK THE MIC IS ON w 
@tonycamero
 

Tune in!"


### Post #18 by @sikander69
> **Author:** Imaginary Kaiju MemeMax ([@sikander69](https://x.com/sikander69))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 79 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T20:34:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sikander69/status/2009362982242013236](https://x.com/sikander69/status/2009362982242013236)  


> 
> "needless to say, 
@SIXR_cricket
aced it with their promotions during phase I of their campaign 

they signed top cricketers from past and present with huge cult fan following as ambassadors

which unlocked millions of followers, resulting in massive exposure

partnering with TON"


### Post #19 by @mhabib_01
> **Author:** 𝕄 ℍ𝔸𝔹𝕀𝔹 ([@mhabib_01](https://x.com/mhabib_01))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 16 comments · 42 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T09:04:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mhabib_01/status/2009189378963251216](https://x.com/mhabib_01/status/2009189378963251216)  


> 
> "xStocks Go Live on STONfi A New Way to Access Stocks on TON

GM Crypto Twitter 
Something big just landed on STONfi, and it quietly changes how people can access traditional stocks using crypto.

STONfi has officially launched xStocks on-chain tokens that track the price of"


### Post #20 by @GKong24
> **Author:** jexje ([@GKong24](https://x.com/GKong24))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 35 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T22:35:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GKong24/status/2009393593363124303](https://x.com/GKong24/status/2009393593363124303)  


> 
> "Telegram Numbers just set the tone for 2026

193k $TON and 135k $TON for clean +888 IDs is pure status liquidity, then Gifts follow as the culture layer with five figure $TON prints

This is what it looks like when attention meets rails and whales front - run the narrative"


### Post #21 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 26 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T11:50:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009231184438677858](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009231184438677858)  


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

> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $AVAX $TON $SOL

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

  $XRP $ETH
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #22 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T08:25:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009179553944711554](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009179553944711554)  


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

> 
> "Top Buzzing Cryptos: CROWD

 $ZEC  $HYPE  $TON

Top 3 Buzzing Cryptos: MP | #SmartMoney

 $ZEC  $HYPE  $TON
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #23 by @CoinMarketCap:financefeeds
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:financefeeds](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:financefeeds))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T00:34:01.960256+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/695efb37ae3e0c17311ef035/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/695efb37ae3e0c17311ef035/)  


> 
> "7 Best Cryptos to Buy in 2026: Smart Investors Flock to APEMARS ($APRZ) Stage 2 Presale


Crypto markets are heating up again, and smart investors are already positioning themselves before the next big breakout. With Bitcoin stabilizing and altcoins gaining momentum, many are aski"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T00:34:01.960220+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/695efb39b89684562e2fba2c/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/695efb39b89684562e2fba2c/)  


> 
> "Hedera and Toncoin React to Market News as APEMARS Takes the Lead – Stage 2 Open After 3-Hour Sellout, 26,521% Upside Targeted


Something unusual is happening in the crypto market right now. While most traders are watching charts move sideways, early investors are quietly positioning themselves in what many are callin"


### Post #25 by @CoinMarketCap:TheCoinriseMedia
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:TheCoinriseMedia](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:TheCoinriseMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T23:04:03.597663+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960379c90df545a29591b58/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6960379c90df545a29591b58/)  


> 
> "Top Altcoin Picks: APEMARS Presale Skyrockets Past $45k in 24 Hours, While Bitcoin and Toncoin Eye Key Levels


Every corner of the ecosystem feels charged with anticipation right now, and investors are scanning for the top altcoin picks that could redefine their portfolio this year. APEMARS ($APRZ), B"




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