# $ZEC Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 25, 2026

> **Asset:** $ZEC  
> **Date:** 2026-01-25 (January 25, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/zec/2026-01-25  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/zec.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @lourdesanchezok
> **Author:** Lau ([@lourdesanchezok](https://x.com/lourdesanchezok))  
> **Metrics:** 308 likes · 152 retweets · 40 comments · 89.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T15:53:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lourdesanchezok/status/2015452858750026174](https://x.com/lourdesanchezok/status/2015452858750026174)  


> 
> "Top privacy coins you must hold 

#Monero #Zcash #Canton #Privacy 
@CantonNetwork
 @monero
  @Zcash
 @PrivacyDex"


### Post #2 by @EliBenSasson
> **Author:** Eli Ben-Sasson | Starknet.io ([@EliBenSasson](https://x.com/EliBenSasson))  
> **Metrics:** 219 likes · 20 retweets · 41 comments · 13.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T14:07:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EliBenSasson/status/2015426183580590512](https://x.com/EliBenSasson/status/2015426183580590512)  


> 
> "How to deal with crypto blues?

I've been in crypto since 2013. I witnessed the birth of Ethereum, its highs and lows, same with Solana. I co-founded two projects, Zcash and StarkWare, and have believed in each through thick and thin. 
In other words, I've chewed my share of"


### Post #3 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 412 likes · 56 retweets · 89 comments · 13.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T20:00:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2015515082566906091](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2015515082566906091)  


> 
> "Bitcoin was born to resist the state. Now half of Bitcoin Twitter begs the government and Wall Street and licks authoritarian boots. 

That’s why we Monero and Zcash (shielded of course)."


### Post #4 by @XRPathologist
> **Author:** Eric Van Tassel (Not a Financial Advisor!) ([@XRPathologist](https://x.com/XRPathologist))  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 5 retweets · 4 comments · 6.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T15:52:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XRPathologist/status/2015452814043193518](https://x.com/XRPathologist/status/2015452814043193518)  


> 
> "I've seen it happen this same way with many assets. Retail is clueless and always wrong! Zcash was the latest example!"


### Post #5 by @0xdripper
> **Author:** DripLord ([@0xdripper](https://x.com/0xdripper))  
> **Metrics:** 119 likes · 7 retweets · 16 comments · 6.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T23:16:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xdripper/status/2015564362732163168](https://x.com/0xdripper/status/2015564362732163168)  


> 
> "Put me entire networth in $ZEC today, I’ll either look back at this in 5 years and be lounging on my yacht or be 6 feet deep. No inbetween."


### Post #6 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T21:35:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2015538996185580021](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2015538996185580021)  


> 
> "Not Dead Yet | S1E2 — Eli Ben-Sasson

At long last, privacy is in vogue, particularly in crypto. Running parallel to the rise in interest has been the rise of @Zcash, now even with $ZEC treasury companies forming like @cypherpunk.

In episode 2 of Not Dead Yet,"


### Post #7 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 3 retweets · 18 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T21:35:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2015538965076451725](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2015538965076451725)  


> 
> "Why did 
@Zcash
 suddenly capture so much attention? What role does it serve?

In episode 2 of Not Dead Yet, 
@rkbaggs
 speaks with 
@EliBenSasson
, co-author of the Zerocash Protocol, which became Zcash.

The full episode is in the comments!"


### Post #8 by @HTX_Global
> **Author:** HTX ([@HTX_Global](https://x.com/HTX_Global))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 6 retweets · 23 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T04:12:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HTX_Global/status/2015276440942453241](https://x.com/HTX_Global/status/2015276440942453241)  


> 
> "Yield season is on.
Earn up to 20% APY with HTX Earn!

XMR | ZEC | DASH
FHE | DUSK | ZKP
Ends, Jan 28th! Don’t fade it.

Join now -> 
htx.com.do/en-us/financia
…"


### Post #9 by @MaxCrypto
> **Author:** Max Crypto ([@MaxCrypto](https://x.com/MaxCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 3 retweets · 27 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T10:40:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MaxCrypto/status/2015374084343746766](https://x.com/MaxCrypto/status/2015374084343746766)  


> 
> "If you missed:

$ZEC
$ASTER
$XMR
$RIVER
$PENGUIN

Don't worry, you'll miss the next best thing too."


### Post #10 by @GoodTexture
> **Author:** Matthew ([@GoodTexture](https://x.com/GoodTexture))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T19:34:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GoodTexture/status/2015508713612701828](https://x.com/GoodTexture/status/2015508713612701828)  


> 
> "getting closer. $zec now $333 and falling as predicted"


### Post #11 by @follis_
> **Author:** フ ォ リ ス ([@follis_](https://x.com/follis_))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T18:06:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/follis_/status/2015486528449822900](https://x.com/follis_/status/2015486528449822900)  


> 
> "Was really hoping for something like this on $ZEC

But seems like the bulls might not even give us one last exit pump to fade

Downbad"


### Post #12 by @GoodTexture
> **Author:** Matthew ([@GoodTexture](https://x.com/GoodTexture))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T20:33:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GoodTexture/status/2015523441105920240](https://x.com/GoodTexture/status/2015523441105920240)  


> 
> "$zec bounce at $300 or $200? if my theory holds that zcash is recreating the xrp run from 2017, it bounces at $300, maybe wicks down to $280 at worst. otherwise, it's a long way down"


### Post #13 by @Mindmovesme
> **Author:** zolder.eth ([@Mindmovesme](https://x.com/Mindmovesme))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 8 retweets · 2 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T01:41:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mindmovesme/status/2015238593070149656](https://x.com/Mindmovesme/status/2015238593070149656)  


> 
> "Zcash Korea Holders

Finally, Zcash is preparing for the practical implementation of the "Hybrid Crosslink," which combines the strengths of Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS).
This demonstration will be an important milestone, allowing holders to directly experience"


### Post #14 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T17:35:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2015478667993063461](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2015478667993063461)  


> 
> "privacy coins are solving real problems

transparent chains leak your entire financial history to anyone with a block explorer. employers, competitors, hackers all see your net worth and transactions

$ZEC and $YEC use zk proofs so you can verify transactions without exposing"


### Post #15 by @yoshi_v1
> **Author:** yoshi ([@yoshi_v1](https://x.com/yoshi_v1))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 2 retweets · 7 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T09:43:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2015359961765687417](https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2015359961765687417)  


> 
> "Imagine waking up one day and realizing every transaction you ever made is public forever.  

That’s the reality for 99% of crypto users.

ZEC is the only chain that actually protects you."


### Post #16 by @ZcashNigeria
> **Author:** ZcashNigeria ([@ZcashNigeria](https://x.com/ZcashNigeria))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 13 retweets · 8 comments · 879 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T06:38:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZcashNigeria/status/2015313243049193659](https://x.com/ZcashNigeria/status/2015313243049193659)  


> 
> "Zcash provides the core privacy technology by providing shielded addresses, zk-SNARKs, and on-chain financial privacy that hides sender, receiver, and amount. Cake Wallet delivers the user experience by providing a privacy-by-default wallet where ZEC is auto-shielded, easy to"


### Post #17 by @apruden08
> **Author:** Alex Pruden ([@apruden08](https://x.com/apruden08))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 733 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T03:09:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apruden08/status/2015260641095979062](https://x.com/apruden08/status/2015260641095979062)  


> 
> "@zooko
 we should see if they can build one for $ZEC!"


### Post #18 by @daniexbt
> **Author:** Daniel ([@daniexbt](https://x.com/daniexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 613 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T06:13:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015306965933514817](https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015306965933514817)  


> 
> "20% of your pain is because $ZEC ain’t running

80% is because you were sidelined"


### Post #19 by @whalewatchalert
> **Author:** Whale Watch by Moby ([@whalewatchalert](https://x.com/whalewatchalert))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 533 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T18:44:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2015496125470433585](https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2015496125470433585)  


> 
> "A $SPX whale just bought $3.39K of $ZEC at $20.24M MC"


### Post #20 by @renksi
> **Author:** Renksi ([@renksi](https://x.com/renksi))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 486 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T12:18:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/renksi/status/2015398746968752371](https://x.com/renksi/status/2015398746968752371)  


> 
> "something important is happening under the surface

the share of shielded $ZEC supply is climbing to all-time highs

that means more coins choosing privacy, less supply visible, and less supply available

when users start opting into privacy at scale, it’s rarely random

feels"


### Post #21 by @dismad8
> **Author:** dismad ([@dismad8](https://x.com/dismad8))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 474 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T18:08:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dismad8/status/2015486993166426375](https://x.com/dismad8/status/2015486993166426375)  


> 
> "I support Crosslink. No need to shield my vote  $ZEC"


### Post #22 by @daniexbt
> **Author:** Daniel ([@daniexbt](https://x.com/daniexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 471 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T20:39:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015524840409641086](https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015524840409641086)  


> 
> "Selling $ZEC now will be your biggest mistake"


### Post #23 by @daniexbt
> **Author:** Daniel ([@daniexbt](https://x.com/daniexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 456 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T18:13:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015488176408633513](https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015488176408633513)  


> 
> "My job description is basically posting about $ZEC all day and occasionally remembering to eat and drink"


### Post #24 by @daniexbt
> **Author:** Daniel ([@daniexbt](https://x.com/daniexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 451 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T12:17:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015398522682495231](https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015398522682495231)  


> 
> "Buy $ZEC & HODL long term

Not financial advice"


### Post #25 by @daniexbt
> **Author:** Daniel ([@daniexbt](https://x.com/daniexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 384 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T13:39:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015419331111190744](https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015419331111190744)  


> 
> "$ZEC is much better than $XMR"


### Post #26 by @whalewatchalert
> **Author:** Whale Watch by Moby ([@whalewatchalert](https://x.com/whalewatchalert))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 370 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T22:47:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2015557290040979724](https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2015557290040979724)  


> 
> "A $SPX whale just bought $16.37K of $ZEC at $19.6M MC"


### Post #27 by @dismad8
> **Author:** dismad ([@dismad8](https://x.com/dismad8))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 286 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T18:15:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dismad8/status/2015488753343812087](https://x.com/dismad8/status/2015488753343812087)  


> 
> "I support consensus accounts. No need to shield my vote  $ZEC"


### Post #28 by @daniexbt
> **Author:** Daniel ([@daniexbt](https://x.com/daniexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 283 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T20:02:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015515760903250079](https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015515760903250079)  


> 
> "Soon you will all understand $ZEC"


### Post #29 by @daniexbt
> **Author:** Daniel ([@daniexbt](https://x.com/daniexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 278 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T14:25:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015430874091692415](https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015430874091692415)  


> 
> "Don’t care buying more $ZEC"


### Post #30 by @daniexbt
> **Author:** Daniel ([@daniexbt](https://x.com/daniexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 240 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T16:08:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015456695984472420](https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2015456695984472420)  


> 
> "Motion is $ZEC"


### Post #31 by @dismad8
> **Author:** dismad ([@dismad8](https://x.com/dismad8))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 134 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T18:12:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dismad8/status/2015487878017830990](https://x.com/dismad8/status/2015487878017830990)  


> 
> "I support Orchard quantum resilience. No need to shield my vote  $ZEC"


### Post #32 by @ShieldedFlow
> **Author:** Zcash Shielded Flow ([@ShieldedFlow](https://x.com/ShieldedFlow))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 118 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T20:02:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ShieldedFlow/status/2015515763692441695](https://x.com/ShieldedFlow/status/2015515763692441695)  


> 
> "𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡:  UNSHIELDING ALERT 

 A wallet just unshielded 630.00 ZEC ($208,895.67) from the Orchard pool

 Txn Hash: 2c56f5e6885d93d7a89f095239866b8bc931d33576733129f998e0914fe9f211

 Total shielded ZEC across all pools: 4,978,089.68 ZEC ($1,650,634,977.58)"


### Post #33 by @ShieldedFlow
> **Author:** Zcash Shielded Flow ([@ShieldedFlow](https://x.com/ShieldedFlow))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 85 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T20:49:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ShieldedFlow/status/2015527419382210649](https://x.com/ShieldedFlow/status/2015527419382210649)  


> 
> "𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡:  UNSHIELDING ALERT 

 A wallet just unshielded 635.91 ZEC ($207,053.68) from the Orchard pool

 Txn Hash: 6276eaf58d964fa62135d2950590831f4d909fa125a88c85a21af9a571791cd9

 Total shielded ZEC across all pools: 4,976,666.29 ZEC ($1,620,402,542.71)"


### Post #34 by @ShieldedFlow
> **Author:** Zcash Shielded Flow ([@ShieldedFlow](https://x.com/ShieldedFlow))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 84 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T19:21:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ShieldedFlow/status/2015505367996739774](https://x.com/ShieldedFlow/status/2015505367996739774)  


> 
> "𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡:  UNSHIELDING ALERT 

 A wallet just unshielded 1,120.00 ZEC ($376,353.68) from the Orchard pool

 Txn Hash: 3fe2f4f713958ce2161615c1911c226908c78ef67846f7bce109619a09d6d63c

 Total shielded ZEC across all pools: 4,978,953.52 ZEC ($1,673,077,752.49)"


### Post #35 by @nextiscrypto
> **Author:** Nextiscrypto ([@nextiscrypto](https://x.com/nextiscrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 3 retweets · 6 comments · 65 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T11:19:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nextiscrypto/status/2015383970574381508](https://x.com/nextiscrypto/status/2015383970574381508)  


> 
> "Reply under this with your zcash address, send me the link here and you might get lucky"


### Post #36 by @XYOPepe
> **Author:** Pepe PumpFun ([@XYOPepe](https://x.com/XYOPepe))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 51 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T21:17:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XYOPepe/status/2015534603168026724](https://x.com/XYOPepe/status/2015534603168026724)  


> 
> "$zec keep buying it will bounce hard this week

#zec #crypto #altcoins $btc $eth"


### Post #37 by @XYOPepe
> **Author:** Pepe PumpFun ([@XYOPepe](https://x.com/XYOPepe))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 12 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T20:38:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XYOPepe/status/2015524686008840700](https://x.com/XYOPepe/status/2015524686008840700)  


> 
> "$zec time 

Buy the dip $320 you will be happy

#zec #crypto #altcoins $btc"


### Post #38 by @michael2xl
> **Author:** Michae2xl ᙇ ([@michael2xl](https://x.com/michael2xl))  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-25T22:43:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/michael2xl/status/2015556228173185420](https://x.com/michael2xl/status/2015556228173185420)  


> 
> "Zcash is a strong, true economy of private money! And it offers freedom of choice."




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