# $XMR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — August 02, 2026 > **Asset:** $XMR > **Date:** 2026-08-02 (August 02, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xmr/2026-08-02 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xmr.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @CuadradoDeFi > **Author:** Dr. Cuadrado, PharmD ([@CuadradoDeFi](https://x.com/CuadradoDeFi)) > **Metrics:** 451 likes · 68 retweets · 25 comments · 16.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T08:29:47+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CuadradoDeFi/status/2083832623286145444](https://x.com/CuadradoDeFi/status/2083832623286145444) > **Visual Note:** A cryptocurrency ranking screen showing positions 6-16, including XRP at $1.0815, SOL at $73.34, TRX at $0.3277, HYPE at $52.00, DOGE at $0.07016, LEO at $9.773, ZEC at $473.90, ADA at $0.1862, XMR at $360.41, LINK at $8.357, and XLM at $0.1751, with 24-hour percentage changes. > > "JUST IN: $ADA has officially flipped @monero and is now back at #13 by market cap. Funny how the biggest crypto news accounts are usually silent when Cardano climbs the rankings—but the second there’s negative news, it’s everywhere. Top 10 is next." ### Post #2 by @vikrantnyc > **Author:** Vik Sharɱa - Cake Wallet & Radar Chat ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc)) > **Metrics:** 134 likes · 22 retweets · 9 comments · 16.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T23:29:30+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2084059042414993514](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2084059042414993514) > > "1/5 I made two videos on how to use passphrases with @cakewallet : one for a hot BTC wallet (seed stays on your phone), and one for a cold wallet using @Trezor with Monero. More coming soon with Ledger and Cupcake!" ### Post #3 by @TheMoonHailey > **Author:** Hailey LUNC XRP ([@TheMoonHailey](https://x.com/TheMoonHailey)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 15.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T19:58:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheMoonHailey/status/2084005842433810879](https://x.com/TheMoonHailey/status/2084005842433810879) > **Visual Note:** A screenshot of the CoinEx exchange's "Hot" tab showing cryptocurrency prices and 24-hour changes, with SKYAI leading at $0.03007 (+16.21%), followed by TRMP at $0.08739 (+5.31%), KOMA at $0.01498 (+0.89%), RATS at $0.00005394 (+5.57%), BTC at $63,360.21 (+1.50%), XMR at $364.18 (-0.16%), RIVER at $2.453 (-0.86%), and PEARL at $0.2639 (-2.16%), also featuring a Flexible Savings promotion for USDT at 8.26% APY. The image directly illustrates the post's listing of the featured hot tokens on CoinEx. > > "Hot Tokens/Coins on @coinexcom $SKYAI $TRMP $KOMA $RATS $BTC $XMR $TIVER $PEARL 2 AUGUST 2026 Posted in collab with the CoinEx Creator Program. @coinexcreators #CEX #crypto #CoinEx #CoinExCreator #CoinExFlexibleSavings" ### Post #4 by @AltsDaddycom > **Author:** AltsDaddy ([@AltsDaddycom](https://x.com/AltsDaddycom)) > **Metrics:** 244 likes · 56 retweets · 33 comments · 14.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T15:50:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltsDaddycom/status/2083943405021966744](https://x.com/AltsDaddycom/status/2083943405021966744) > **Visual Note:** This image, "Undervalued Gems #12" from AltsDaddy, displays logos and ticker names of several cryptocurrencies, including RIO, AUΚΙ, PROPS, XMR, VELO, ZEC, KAITO, ANYONE, KAS, and ARC, which aligns with the post's focus on utility tokens and potential altcoin season. > > "#Utilitytokens are fast becoming one of the most popular sectors in the #crypto space. We expect another big push for #Utility tokens as $BTC looks to reclaim $70,000 $RIO $AUKI $PROPS $XMR $VELO $ZEC $KAITO $ANYONE $KAS $ARC #Altseason2026 $DDY" ### Post #5 by @Rosaaa > **Author:** Rosa ([@Rosaaa](https://x.com/Rosaaa)) > **Metrics:** 283 likes · 3 retweets · 83 comments · 11.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T10:06:57+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Rosaaa/status/2083857074442678556](https://x.com/Rosaaa/status/2083857074442678556) > **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample] > > "Privacy is not treated as an optional extra, it's built into the core of the ecosystem, cryptonote, ring signatures, stealth addresses and bulletproof++ work together to keep every transaction confidential while preserving both decentralisation and network security. The vision" ### Post #6 by @_CryptoYoda > **Author:** Crypto Yoda ([@_CryptoYoda](https://x.com/_CryptoYoda)) > **Metrics:** 39 likes · 9 retweets · 11 comments · 6.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T15:56:26+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_CryptoYoda/status/2083945023872159997](https://x.com/_CryptoYoda/status/2083945023872159997) > **Visual Note:** A TradingView chart of crypto_yoda displays a breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern, with the title noting 'Monero / U.S. Dollar' and a timestamp of Aug 02, 2026. > > "$XMR just forced its way out of a tightening triangle, and buyers wasted no time taking control. As long as it stays above the breakout level, the path of least resistance still looks higher. Shared via @coinexcreators #CoinExCreators #Coinex" ### Post #7 by @EncryptedMonero > **Author:** 门罗币老牛.XMR ([@EncryptedMonero](https://x.com/EncryptedMonero)) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 27 comments · 5.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T03:56:30+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EncryptedMonero/status/2083763847178100955](https://x.com/EncryptedMonero/status/2083763847178100955) > > "Clear Bill Passed Bitcoin Plummets Monero Surges Monero Flips Bitcoin" ### Post #8 by @EncryptedMonero > **Author:** 门罗币老牛.XMR ([@EncryptedMonero](https://x.com/EncryptedMonero)) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 3 retweets · 23 comments · 4.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T02:00:24+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EncryptedMonero/status/2083734631489458461](https://x.com/EncryptedMonero/status/2083734631489458461) > **Video Content:** The video shows a glitched, fragmented animation of the Apple logo against a black background, where the iconic white apple silhouette distorts, tears into colorful vertical strips, and scatters into static noise before reforming. The visual corruption seems to symbolize the idea of Apple security breaking down, aligning with the post's claim that iPhones can still be vulnerable despite their reputation for safety. No on-screen text, tickers, or numbers appear in the frames. > > "Coldcard being attacked can only prove one thing Hardware wallets are not as secure as iPhones I've never seen an iPhone being used as a hardware wallet and getting stolen iPhone security shines in these key points 1. With Apple's brand-new phones, it's impossible to" ### Post #9 by @thothxmr > **Author:** @thothxmr ([@thothxmr](https://x.com/thothxmr)) > **Metrics:** 116 likes · 1 retweets · 13 comments · 2.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T17:09:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thothxmr/status/2083963307900223658](https://x.com/thothxmr/status/2083963307900223658) > > "just got booked on my first crypto podcast $20k/episode bro with a dog pfp reached out on Telegram and walked me through everything now i just need to install their software and connect my wallets to their weird website and get verified excited to start, wish me luck" ### Post #10 by @EZebroni > **Author:** Ethan ([@EZebroni](https://x.com/EZebroni)) > **Metrics:** 59 likes · 2 retweets · 16 comments · 1.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T17:10:45+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EZebroni/status/2083963725619343821](https://x.com/EZebroni/status/2083963725619343821) > **Visual Note:** A screenshot of the X Money app interface displays a Total Balance of $25, with options to Deposit, Send, Request, and Transfer. The image directly corresponds to the post, showing the newly granted "Early Access" account balance that the user is asking about spending. > > "Finally granted “Early Access” to X Money They gave me $25 to spend…what should I buy? @XMoney" ### Post #11 by @XMRVoid > **Author:** Mav ([@XMRVoid](https://x.com/XMRVoid)) > **Metrics:** 37 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 1.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:14:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2083979671612379283](https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2083979671612379283) > > "Ive never heard of someone getting their monero drained Ive been flexed on with someone showing me 100,000 monero on feather wallet.. a single hot wallet on desktop The average monero bro keeps their monero on @MoneroCom or @unstoppablebyhs and sleeps like a baby Truly a" ### Post #12 by @angrycryptoshow > **Author:** Angry Crypto Show ([@angrycryptoshow](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow)) > **Metrics:** 40 likes · 5 retweets · 2 comments · 1.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T14:24:31+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2083921892071637246](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2083921892071637246) > > "JUST IN: Cardano flips Monero" ### Post #13 by @xmr_club > **Author:** XMR.club - Curated no-KYC directory ([@xmr_club](https://x.com/xmr_club)) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 1.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T03:41:55+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xmr_club/status/2083760179485786229](https://x.com/xmr_club/status/2083760179485786229) > > "Hardware Wallets for Monero After Coldcard: A Trust-Model Guide Coldcard is a Bitcoin-only device. No XMR funds were touched. So why is this on Xmrclub? Because the story is a class of bug — a weak or subtly broken random number generator in vendor firmware, undetected for" ### Post #14 by @vinibarbosabr > **Author:** Vini B |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr)) > **Metrics:** 19 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 1.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T12:30:12+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2083893126461096425](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2083893126461096425) > **Visual Note:** A promotional graphic for NanoGPT featuring 'IRONWOOD' with a gold shield logo, advertising 'Full ironwood shielded Zcash support — live on NanoGPT' on the NU6.3 network. > > "Big respect for what @NanoGPTcom has built Zcash Ironwood shielded payments is now enabled there Nano-GPT has been leading in taking crypto payments for AI -- it was one of the first (if not THE first) to easily integrate cryptocurrencies, starting with @nano then monero, btc," ### Post #15 by @PorterNovaX > **Author:** Porter ([@PorterNovaX](https://x.com/PorterNovaX)) > **Metrics:** 33 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 988 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T11:35:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PorterNovaX/status/2083879448500125711](https://x.com/PorterNovaX/status/2083879448500125711) > > "Why $ZEC over $XMR ? Because I think the next generation of private money will be built on zero knowledge proofs. Privacy alone isn't enough. The technology has to be efficient, scalable, auditable when needed, and capable of integrating with the wider financial system. I" ### Post #16 by @reddit > **Author:** unaccountablemod ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 500 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T23:02:19.229000+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/7adde769b6bdbbe653bc1e5e54a00af741da9bccd070dd81b0336fbd5def7c15](https://x.com/reddit/status/7adde769b6bdbbe653bc1e5e54a00af741da9bccd070dd81b0336fbd5def7c15) > > "Planning on purchasing 1 month of Mullvad with XMR. What does "use sufficient fees so the TX gets confirmed on time" mean? Suggested" ### Post #17 by @XMRVoid > **Author:** Mav ([@XMRVoid](https://x.com/XMRVoid)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 398 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:19:20+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2083980985956208864](https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2083980985956208864) > **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample] > > "Who @Goblin_cards is meant for. Anyone can now survive on Monero in 2026. Huge liquidity added to the space this year and many need to learn about it" ### Post #18 by @ScopeDefi > **Author:** The Scope De-Fi ([@ScopeDefi](https://x.com/ScopeDefi)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 324 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T22:45:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ScopeDefi/status/2084047843120079170](https://x.com/ScopeDefi/status/2084047843120079170) > **Visual Note:** A sleek black robotic figure with glowing orange accents and illuminated blue circular ports on its shoulders, set against a dark background. > > "Which altcoin comes to mind when you think about solid fundermentals? $ICP $TAO $RMV $XLM $XMR $NEAR $ONDO Let us know below" ### Post #19 by @XMRVoid > **Author:** Mav ([@XMRVoid](https://x.com/XMRVoid)) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 304 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:09:26+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2083978494594122213](https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2083978494594122213) > **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample] > > "MONERO IS POWER" ### Post #20 by @XMRVoid > **Author:** Mav ([@XMRVoid](https://x.com/XMRVoid)) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 299 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T17:56:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2083975203193749744](https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2083975203193749744) > **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample] > > "Monero is our only hope." ### Post #21 by @Fakk2 > **Author:** Juggernaut ([@Fakk2](https://x.com/Fakk2)) > **Metrics:** 9 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 281 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T23:08:25+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Fakk2/status/2084053736108765339](https://x.com/Fakk2/status/2084053736108765339) > > "ADR29 & ADR31, Monero Update, Dynamic Fee Initial Results | Podcast #219 youtu.be/1DOeMcLMfqg?si … via @YouTube" ### Post #22 by @XMRHub_org > **Author:** XMRHub ([@XMRHub_org](https://x.com/XMRHub_org)) > **Metrics:** 26 likes · 6 retweets · 1 comments · 231 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:49:09+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRHub_org/status/2083988492867305495](https://x.com/XMRHub_org/status/2083988492867305495) > **Visual Note:** The image shows a braided rope labeled "MONERO" splitting into four strands, each representing a core value of the cryptocurrency: "WHAT SOLVES FINANCIAL CENSORSHIP," "WHAT PROTECTS AGAINST INFLATION," "WHAT CHALLENGES TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS," and "WHAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUAL SOVEREIGNTY," with the XMRHub.org logo at the bottom. The visual metaphor aligns with the $XMR ticker by illustrating how Monero's privacy-focused design addresses key financial and philosophical challenges in the crypto space. > > "$XMR" ### Post #23 by @S4toshis_Secret > **Author:** Satoshi's Secret ₿ ([@S4toshis_Secret](https://x.com/S4toshis_Secret)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 122 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T14:15:48+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/S4toshis_Secret/status/2083919701546078621](https://x.com/S4toshis_Secret/status/2083919701546078621) > **Visual Note:** A TradingView candlestick chart for the Monero/Bitcoin pair (XMRBTC) on Poloniex, showing a current price of 0.005799 BTC, up +12.62% over the past month. > > "$XMR +12% contra o $BTC no último mês." ### Post #24 by @spiritualgamblr > **Author:** rené ([@spiritualgamblr](https://x.com/spiritualgamblr)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 101 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T16:56:46+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/spiritualgamblr/status/2083960209886564632](https://x.com/spiritualgamblr/status/2083960209886564632) > > "how long to stack 1000 bitmonero" ### Post #25 by @reddit > **Author:** Lumpy-Initiative-779 ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:05:18.429000+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/333a76bb5bfe62b31603ed9f9d8fff74afce61a4d527a0a93a3cf7f5a6e344a2](https://x.com/reddit/status/333a76bb5bfe62b31603ed9f9d8fff74afce61a4d527a0a93a3cf7f5a6e344a2) > > "You Need Conviction in Monero." ### Post #26 by @reddit > **Author:** AutoModerator ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T10:00:12.812000+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/b0aca402db593be34f6f684701209a8dcc5a20b5b343fc0cddc98ac9892cd422](https://x.com/reddit/status/b0aca402db593be34f6f684701209a8dcc5a20b5b343fc0cddc98ac9892cd422) > > "Skepticism Sunday – August 02, 2026 Please stay on topic: this post is only for comments discussing the uncertainties, shortcomings, and concerns some may have about Monero. NOT the positive aspects of it. Discussion can relate to the technology itself or economics. Talk about community and price is not wanted, but some discussion about it maybe allowed if it relates well. Be as respectful and nice as possible. This discussion has potential to be more emotionally charged as it may bring up issues that are extremely upsetting: many people are not only financially but emotionally invested in the ideas and tools around Monero." ### Post #27 by @youfadedwealth > **Author:** Faded | Clipur.com ([@youfadedwealth](https://x.com/youfadedwealth)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 88 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:00:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/youfadedwealth/status/2083976177878704582](https://x.com/youfadedwealth/status/2083976177878704582) > > "Xmoney looks great indeed" ### Post #28 by @XMRHub_org > **Author:** XMRHub ([@XMRHub_org](https://x.com/XMRHub_org)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 69 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:56:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRHub_org/status/2083990358883811456](https://x.com/XMRHub_org/status/2083990358883811456) > > "If you bought Monero sub $300 you're an OG" ### Post #29 by @vikrantnyc > **Author:** Vik Sharɱa - Cake Wallet & Radar Chat ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 66 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:29:19+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2083983499749429361](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2083983499749429361) > > "Video for XMR on Trezor with @cakewallet plus passphrase coming soon." ### Post #30 by @vikrantnyc > **Author:** Vik Sharɱa - Cake Wallet & Radar Chat ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 52 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:32:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2083984182208835599](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2083984182208835599) > > "More on @cakewallet actually than Monero.com. We see more downloads of cake over our own Monero.com wallet." ### Post #31 by @XMRHub_org > **Author:** XMRHub ([@XMRHub_org](https://x.com/XMRHub_org)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 41 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:50:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRHub_org/status/2083988878319603863](https://x.com/XMRHub_org/status/2083988878319603863) > > "Fix the Money, Fix the World - $XMR" ### Post #32 by @notsofast > **Author:** notsofast ([@notsofast](https://x.com/notsofast)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 41 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T17:11:46+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/notsofast/status/2083963982524625194](https://x.com/notsofast/status/2083963982524625194) > > "good luck! can't wait til a couple months from now when someone that's totally you reaches out to me for the same podcast deal" ### Post #33 by @XMRHub_org > **Author:** XMRHub ([@XMRHub_org](https://x.com/XMRHub_org)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 37 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:48:28+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRHub_org/status/2083988317637595142](https://x.com/XMRHub_org/status/2083988317637595142) > **Visual Note:** A dark-themed directory listing page for 'TapJets' showing it as a 'Verified' private jet charter service with ratings, review options, and listing dates of 2026-07-28. > > "Did you know you could book private jets with $XMR ? xmrhub.org/account/listin …" ### Post #34 by @vinibarbosabr > **Author:** Vini B |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views > **Posted:** 2026-08-02T18:00:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2083976265153835450](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2083976265153835450) > > "should've just used zcash or monero" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*