# $XMR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — February 05, 2026

> **Asset:** $XMR  
> **Date:** 2026-02-05 (February 05, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xmr/2026-02-05  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xmr.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @vxunderground
> **Author:** vx-underground ([@vxunderground](https://x.com/vxunderground))  
> **Metrics:** 4.7K likes · 160 retweets · 28 comments · 88.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T12:34:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vxunderground/status/2019389172231073965](https://x.com/vxunderground/status/2019389172231073965)  


> 
> "> npm package
> "optimizer-cpu"
> look inside
> base64 encoded string
> decode base64
> deploys XMRig miner to pc
> doesnt optimize cpu"


### Post #2 by @schmidt1024
> **Author:** Schmidt ([@schmidt1024](https://x.com/schmidt1024))  
> **Metrics:** 1.0K likes · 112 retweets · 68 comments · 39.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T17:41:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/schmidt1024/status/2019466405813404082](https://x.com/schmidt1024/status/2019466405813404082)  


> 
> "If you care about privacy

GrapheneOS
secureBlue
SimpleX
Monero
Tor"


### Post #3 by @udiWertheimer
> **Author:** Udi Wertheimer ([@udiWertheimer](https://x.com/udiWertheimer))  
> **Metrics:** 1.1K likes · 84 retweets · 88 comments · 37.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T02:45:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/udiWertheimer/status/2019240880499224675](https://x.com/udiWertheimer/status/2019240880499224675)  


> 
> "everyone was right

bitcoin maxis were right: eth is going to zero

ethereum maxis were right: btc is going to zero

solana maxis were right: L2s are going to zero

L2 maxis were right: sol is going to zero

zcash maxis were right: xmr is going to zero etc

we are all very smart"


### Post #4 by @Backpack
> **Author:** Backpack ([@Backpack](https://x.com/Backpack))  
> **Metrics:** 176 likes · 31 retweets · 17 comments · 15.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T14:35:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Backpack/status/2019419736254410988](https://x.com/Backpack/status/2019419736254410988)  


> 
> "New Markets Live 

• PAXG/USD
• CC-PERP
• XMR-PERP
• STRK-PERP

Trade $PAXG, $CC, $XMR and $STRK now on Backpack and unlock limited-time achievements!"


### Post #5 by @DamiDefi
> **Author:** Dami-Defi ([@DamiDefi](https://x.com/DamiDefi))  
> **Metrics:** 101 likes · 11 retweets · 5 comments · 7.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T08:10:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2019322743083397385](https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2019322743083397385)  


> 
> "Privacy coins got smoked across the board and it’s not even close.

Privacy sector avg: -26.36% (7D)

• $XMR: -24.98%
• $ZEC: -32.85%
• $NIGHT: -16.60%
• $DASH: -30.99%

If this sector catches a bid again, the rebound will be violent."


### Post #6 by @monero
> **Author:** Monero (XMR) ([@monero](https://x.com/monero))  
> **Metrics:** 126 likes · 33 retweets · 6 comments · 6.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T19:48:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/monero/status/2019498271970820314](https://x.com/monero/status/2019498271970820314)  


> 
> "A new version of the alpha stressnet software has been released!

We implore the Monero community to continue to participate in testing and to report issues in order to ensure a smooth transition!"


### Post #7 by @_Qubic_
> **Author:** Qubic ([@_Qubic_](https://x.com/_Qubic_))  
> **Metrics:** 294 likes · 60 retweets · 5 comments · 6.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T17:04:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_Qubic_/status/2019457218991559055](https://x.com/_Qubic_/status/2019457218991559055)  


> 
> "Epoch 198 Mining Profitability Report 

Qubic CPU mining continues to outperform traditional Proof of Work alternatives in daily returns.

 Daily Earnings
• Qubic: $0.86/day
• Monero + Tari: $0.67/day
• Monero: $0.65/day

 Epoch 198 Stats
• Top Up Bonus: 40%
• To CCF:"


### Post #8 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 6 retweets · 13 comments · 6.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T01:17:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2019218724377743508](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2019218724377743508)  


> 
> "payy launched non-custodial visa cards using zk proofs for private usdc spending. robot ventures and protocol labs backed. india and dubai just banned monero and zcash but payy works through regulated card rails. privacy coins get banned, compliant privacy infrastructure gets"


### Post #9 by @cyberprince_rwo
> **Author:** cyberprince ([@cyberprince_rwo](https://x.com/cyberprince_rwo))  
> **Metrics:** 105 likes · 2 retweets · 14 comments · 5.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T17:30:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cyberprince_rwo/status/2019463764756820457](https://x.com/cyberprince_rwo/status/2019463764756820457)  


> 
> "Every bear on my timeline was right.

Never seen destruction at this scale so fast

I’m in survival mode at this point.

Rock bottom is near.

This is close to catastrophic.

Mother fuckers.

Monero will save me $XMR

2 weeks for February 17.
Year of the fire horse.

Survive."


### Post #10 by @XMRVoid
> **Author:** Mav ([@XMRVoid](https://x.com/XMRVoid))  
> **Metrics:** 87 likes · 6 retweets · 5 comments · 5.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T02:37:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2019239050637635736](https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2019239050637635736)  


> 
> "THIS IS REVENGE FOR DE-LISTING $XMR 

TOTAL BINANCE DEATH"


### Post #11 by @fluffypony
> **Author:** Riccardo Spagni ([@fluffypony](https://x.com/fluffypony))  
> **Metrics:** 77 likes · 27 retweets · 5 comments · 5.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T14:45:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fluffypony/status/2019422008774181058](https://x.com/fluffypony/status/2019422008774181058)  


> 
> "Fund raiser for improving the efficiency of Monero's zk range proofs (Bulletproofs) by two researchers at Australia's CSIRO, Dr. Nan Wang and Dr. Dongxi Liu.
magicgrants.org/files/2026-01-
…

Here's the fundraiser, currently on 27% at time of posting:
donate.magicgrants.org/monero/project
…

Amazingly,"


### Post #12 by @DigitalGoldTalk
> **Author:** Digital Gold Talk ([@DigitalGoldTalk](https://x.com/DigitalGoldTalk))  
> **Metrics:** 193 likes · 43 retweets · 14 comments · 4.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T22:24:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DigitalGoldTalk/status/2019537586478551157](https://x.com/DigitalGoldTalk/status/2019537586478551157)  


> 
> "YOU LEGENDS!!! We've now reached 5.3 Million Impressions, and nearly 4,100 Members 
@DigitalGoldTalk
The Countdown Begins For CoinFund1:
XNO NEAR ICP EGLD DGB DGD DASH XCH XEC XMR RVN XCL

The CoinFund Website Goes Live Monday.

Keep Sharing, Keep Bringing New Members.
Thank YOU!"


### Post #13 by @Livercoin
> **Author:** Livercoin ([@Livercoin](https://x.com/Livercoin))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T18:58:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Livercoin/status/2019485779639062961](https://x.com/Livercoin/status/2019485779639062961)  


> 
> "Checked the prices, then checked the feed and I decided to buy more Monero

We witnessed a lot of insane takes today so I am just trying to keep it simple over here"


### Post #14 by @Nick_Researcher
> **Author:** Nick Research ([@Nick_Researcher](https://x.com/Nick_Researcher))  
> **Metrics:** 72 likes · 5 retweets · 30 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T05:02:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Nick_Researcher/status/2019275504159977896](https://x.com/Nick_Researcher/status/2019275504159977896)  


> 
> "➥ The winning privacy chains will have highly flexible privacy on-demand

I don’t believe $XMR or $ZEC will take the stage next wave, simply because they don’t have native smart contracts

Both blockchains are used by privacy enthusiasts, but it’s time for new players to shine"


### Post #15 by @monero
> **Author:** Monero (XMR) ([@monero](https://x.com/monero))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T19:48:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/monero/status/2019498275678642664](https://x.com/monero/status/2019498275678642664)  


> 
> "A detailed account of the first testnet (alpha stressnet) for Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++) and CARROT can be found below"


### Post #16 by @tuxpizza
> **Author:** tuxsudo ([@tuxpizza](https://x.com/tuxpizza))  
> **Metrics:** 71 likes · 3 retweets · 11 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T20:46:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/2019512875279347885](https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/2019512875279347885)  


> 
> "Every time I think the XMR/BTC will start to recover it just keeps dumping"


### Post #17 by @CR1337
> **Author:** CR1337 ([@CR1337](https://x.com/CR1337))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T23:04:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CR1337/status/2019547718591590441](https://x.com/CR1337/status/2019547718591590441)  


> 
> "Monero FCMP++ development in progress.

That's what counts.

Onwards."


### Post #18 by @WebApoll
> **Author:** WebApoll ױ ([@WebApoll](https://x.com/WebApoll))  
> **Metrics:** 52 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T16:37:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WebApoll/status/2019450400881950980](https://x.com/WebApoll/status/2019450400881950980)  


> 
> "$QUBIC #Monero $XMR 

Seems like we are back…."


### Post #19 by @SilverBulletBTC
> **Author:** SilverBulletBTC ([@SilverBulletBTC](https://x.com/SilverBulletBTC))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T23:59:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SilverBulletBTC/status/2019561646776340917](https://x.com/SilverBulletBTC/status/2019561646776340917)  


> 
> "$XMR is down 25% today

Once it bottoms it will have a nice short term bounce"


### Post #20 by @DouglasTuman
> **Author:** Douglas Tuman ([@DouglasTuman](https://x.com/DouglasTuman))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 7 retweets · 3 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T15:56:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DouglasTuman/status/2019439935011398169](https://x.com/DouglasTuman/status/2019439935011398169)  


> 
> "Hey guys, I am out. Can’t handle it anymore. 

Said no true crypto anarchist ever! 

If you want to shake those weak bitchy fiat minded feelings you are having , join us in Mexico City next week for the 
MoneroTopia.com Conference.

You won’t even know it is a “bear"


### Post #21 by @MarcDeMesel
> **Author:** Marc De Mesel ([@MarcDeMesel](https://x.com/MarcDeMesel))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 858 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T13:10:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarcDeMesel/status/2019398294707810449](https://x.com/MarcDeMesel/status/2019398294707810449)  


> 
> "If you did not invest in #Monero yet, now is a great time:

- $XMR was in middle of rally when recent #Crypto correction started, and may not be done rallying once crypto correction is over
- It has good fundamentals, real adoption as a currency
- It has standard privacy, which"


### Post #22 by @PerpetualCow
> **Author:** PerpetualCow.hl ([@PerpetualCow](https://x.com/PerpetualCow))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 0 retweets · 17 comments · 783 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T22:31:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PerpetualCow/status/2019539387005174236](https://x.com/PerpetualCow/status/2019539387005174236)  


> 
> "$100m+ worth of XMR has been traded on Wagyu.

The best place to get Monero:

- Best rates via instant swap
- CEX-tier liquidity powered by 
@HyperliquidX
- No freeze risk
- Instant withdrawal to your Monero wallet

Why still use a CEX?"


### Post #23 by @iceuve
> **Author:** iceuve ([@iceuve](https://x.com/iceuve))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 757 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T20:29:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/iceuve/status/2019508666773471333](https://x.com/iceuve/status/2019508666773471333)  


> 
> "$XMR

5 days later..."


### Post #24 by @Backpack_CN
> **Author:** Backpack中文 ([@Backpack_CN](https://x.com/Backpack_CN))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 517 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T14:39:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Backpack_CN/status/2019420530630345044](https://x.com/Backpack_CN/status/2019420530630345044)  


> 
> "New trading pairs launched 

• PAXG spot
• CC futures
• XMR futures
• STRK futures

Trade $PAXG, $CC, $XMR, and $STRK on Backpack right now and unlock limited-time achievements!"


### Post #25 by @resistancemoney
> **Author:** Andrew M. Bailey ([@resistancemoney](https://x.com/resistancemoney))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 491 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T13:36:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/resistancemoney/status/2019404642908573961](https://x.com/resistancemoney/status/2019404642908573961)  


> 
> "some bathroom designer at the National University of Singapore likes monero"


### Post #26 by @JUSTICELOVEMER1
> **Author:** JUSTICELOVEMERCY ([@JUSTICELOVEMER1](https://x.com/JUSTICELOVEMER1))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 9 retweets · 2 comments · 490 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T22:32:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JUSTICELOVEMER1/status/2019539701766713549](https://x.com/JUSTICELOVEMER1/status/2019539701766713549)  


> 
> "The Countdown Begins For CoinFund1:
$XNO $NEAR $ICP $EGLD $DGB $DGD $DASH $XCH $XEC $XMR $RVN $XCL"


### Post #27 by @BitcoinNews
> **Author:** Bitcoin.com News ([@BitcoinNews](https://x.com/BitcoinNews))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 450 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T21:00:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2019516381709103440](https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2019516381709103440)  


> 
> "“Privacy maximalism > coin tribalism.” 

 
@cakewallet
's founder 
@vikrantnyc
 explains why Monero and #Zcash users are ultimately fighting the same fight, money without surveillance.  Vic Sharma joins 
@vladcostea
 on 
@BTCTKVR
."


### Post #28 by @CCIdotCity
> **Author:** Charter Cities Institute ([@CCIdotCity](https://x.com/CCIdotCity))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 422 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T14:11:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CCIdotCity/status/2019413558908305554](https://x.com/CCIdotCity/status/2019413558908305554)  


> 
> "March 6–7. Lisbon.
Parallel Society Lisbon 2026 is coming.

Two days of:
Civic tech.
Open-source culture.
Underground sound.
And much, much more ... 

We're hosting an event, alongside 
@Logos_network
,  
@_zanzalu
, 
@torproject
, 
@Kleros_io
, 
@FundingCommons
, 
@psy_dao
,  
@MoneroKon
,"


### Post #29 by @MadSimon_sol
> **Author:** Mad Simon ([@MadSimon_sol](https://x.com/MadSimon_sol))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 333 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T14:38:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadSimon_sol/status/2019420364573438383](https://x.com/MadSimon_sol/status/2019420364573438383)  


> 
> "Time to diversify 

New Markets Live on 
@Backpack
 
Spot:
• PAXG/USD

Perps:
• CC-PERP
• XMR-PERP
• STRK-PERP

Get on it fam and unlock limited-time achievements!

Everything in your"


### Post #30 by @XMRVoid
> **Author:** Mav ([@XMRVoid](https://x.com/XMRVoid))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 304 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T15:06:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2019427444953084357](https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2019427444953084357)  


> 
> "All roads lead to Monero."


### Post #31 by @taoreserve
> **Author:** Whit | $XMR | $TAO ([@taoreserve](https://x.com/taoreserve))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 241 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T18:08:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/taoreserve/status/2019473292470387142](https://x.com/taoreserve/status/2019473292470387142)  


> 
> "Sir, I dumped my Bitcoin after 9 years of holding last year. Good riddance."


### Post #32 by @ZR1Trader
> **Author:** Zr1Trader ([@ZR1Trader](https://x.com/ZR1Trader))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 229 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T18:31:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZR1Trader/status/2019478969314058550](https://x.com/ZR1Trader/status/2019478969314058550)  


> 
> "#1 utility for me is p2p private electronic cash outside of the need of any financial institution, Line 1 from Bitcoin whitepaper. 

#Monero fulfills this better than any other crypto."


### Post #33 by @spank2023
> **Author:** Spank ([@spank2023](https://x.com/spank2023))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 197 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T03:58:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/spank2023/status/2019259233922097356](https://x.com/spank2023/status/2019259233922097356)  


> 
> "Another application 
@ManicTrade
 
Another 
@PythNetwork
 integration 

→ Currently in Alpha Launch
→ Momentum / high-frequency prediction markets
→ $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $XMR
→ $GOLD, $SILVER
→ Alpha Tourney (2.11.26)

All powered by 
@PythNetwork
—The Price of Everything"


### Post #34 by @themerit0crat
> **Author:** The Meritocrat ([@themerit0crat](https://x.com/themerit0crat))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 174 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T17:38:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/themerit0crat/status/2019465785895264562](https://x.com/themerit0crat/status/2019465785895264562)  


> 
> "Monero circular economy historical note: 
Snex is a co-host of the Canary In The Cage Agorism Podcast (
@UncageYourBrain
) AND an XmrBazaar legend: he was the very first XmrBazaar's multisig (aka 'escrow') user, buying beef for that epic BBQ & pool party 
thecanaryinthecage.com/bbq?year=2024#
…"


### Post #35 by @notsupernoel99
> **Author:** notsupernoel ([@notsupernoel99](https://x.com/notsupernoel99))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 66 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T10:55:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/notsupernoel99/status/2019364137235795984](https://x.com/notsupernoel99/status/2019364137235795984)  


> 
> "A few new pairs just went live on 
@Backpack
 

• XMR-PERP
• CC-PERP
• STRK-PERP
• PAXG/USD (Spot)

No matter the market mood, 
@Backpack
 just keeps shipping 

Brick by brick."


### Post #36 by @searchfi_eth
> **Author:** Searchfi/MemeMax ([@searchfi_eth](https://x.com/searchfi_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 66 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T07:39:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/searchfi_eth/status/2019314884987744387](https://x.com/searchfi_eth/status/2019314884987744387)  


> 
> "네 $ZAMA 물렸습니다..

$BIRB로 번거 다 반납중 

$ZAMA 가 업비트 상장 불가능??

과거 2019년 전후로 $XMR, $DASH, $ZEC와 같은 토큰들은
AML 이슈 및 외부 불법 자금 유입 가능성에 대한 우려로 상장 폐지되었져
강한 익명성·프라이버시 기능을 가진 자산들은
자금세탁 및 외부 네트워크에서의"


### Post #37 by @DontTraceMeBruh
> **Author:** ᴜɴᴛʀᴀᴄᴇᴀʙʟᴇ ([@DontTraceMeBruh](https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 21 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-05T09:13:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh/status/2019338542741147701](https://x.com/DontTraceMeBruh/status/2019338542741147701)  


> 
> "I already have a zmq enabled node, I don't want to run a node on umbrel, but Monero Superbrain requires the umbrel node."




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