# $ZK Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 05, 2026

> **Asset:** $ZK  
> **Date:** 2026-01-05 (January 05, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/zk/2026-01-05  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/zk.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @jason_chen998
> **Author:** 陈剑Jason ([@jason_chen998](https://x.com/jason_chen998))  
> **Metrics:** 125 likes · 10 retweets · 75 comments · 32.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T15:09:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jason_chen998/status/2008194262832484489](https://x.com/jason_chen998/status/2008194262832484489)  


> 
> "The great ZK pioneer Starknet has been down for a full 5 hours now, but no body cares about it"


### Post #2 by @bitget
> **Author:** Bitget ([@bitget](https://x.com/bitget))  
> **Metrics:** 160 likes · 19 retweets · 32 comments · 23.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T11:06:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bitget/status/2008132975532310825](https://x.com/bitget/status/2008132975532310825)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 27  

> 
> "Initial Listing - $BREV 
@brevis_zk
Pair: BREV/USDT
Deposit available: Jan 6, 4:00 (UTC)
Trading available: Jan 6, 14:00 (UTC)

Details: 
bitget.com/support/articl
…"


### Post #3 by @biquanliergou
> **Author:** 币圈李二狗 ([@biquanliergou](https://x.com/biquanliergou))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 0 retweets · 39 comments · 13.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T16:18:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/biquanliergou/status/2008211437680992375](https://x.com/biquanliergou/status/2008211437680992375)  


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

> 
> "I've recently been paying attention to the Brevis project in Binance Launchpool's 60th round. The concept of this ZK Coprocessor really surprised me.

To be honest, smart contracts have always been stuck in a "small dark room" where they can only see the current on-chain state."


### Post #4 by @Enclave_ZK
> **Author:** Enclave ([@Enclave_ZK](https://x.com/Enclave_ZK))  
> **Metrics:** 135 likes · 123 retweets · 13 comments · 7.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T12:17:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Enclave_ZK/status/2008150831015813468](https://x.com/Enclave_ZK/status/2008150831015813468)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 21  

> 
> "When privacy is not an "optional add-on" at a certain step,  
but the default state throughout the entire lifecycle of funds,  
the security model of on-chain finance truly holds.  

Enclave keeps verification on-chain  
and leaves all traceable information within proofs."


### Post #5 by @gluk64
> **Author:** ALEX | ZKsync ∎ ([@gluk64](https://x.com/gluk64))  
> **Metrics:** 102 likes · 7 retweets · 13 comments · 6.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T07:35:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gluk64/status/2008079876197343328](https://x.com/gluk64/status/2008079876197343328)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 21  

> 
> "Vanishree is one of the most important builder in ZK space. 

Honored by her kind words!"


### Post #6 by @Domingo_gou
> **Author:** Domingo_gou | MemeMax ([@Domingo_gou](https://x.com/Domingo_gou))  
> **Metrics:** 59 likes · 0 retweets · 62 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T03:00:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Domingo_gou/status/2008010566753824986](https://x.com/Domingo_gou/status/2008010566753824986)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 1  

> 
> "zkML 真正杀手锏：不是证明AI聪明而是把它锁死

一、当机器人真的进工厂，相信还够用吗？

刷到一条新闻，说 Xiaomi 想在五年内，把人形机器人铺进工厂。
大多数人看到的是效率，我却停了几秒。

工厂不是 App。
那里没有重试一次。
如果 AI 出错，代价不是弹窗，是停线、事故、甚至人。"


### Post #7 by @s3kee
> **Author:** SEKEE ([@s3kee](https://x.com/s3kee))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T23:10:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/s3kee/status/2008315166669062576](https://x.com/s3kee/status/2008315166669062576)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 25  

> 
> "$Zk need only 766% to reach a new all time high."


### Post #8 by @Kivendeen_eth
> **Author:** Weigiston.L ([@Kivendeen_eth](https://x.com/Kivendeen_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 0 retweets · 64 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T05:29:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Kivendeen_eth/status/2008048122791137543](https://x.com/Kivendeen_eth/status/2008048122791137543)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 31  

> 
> "ZK 是 AI 的萬靈丹？還是被過度炒作的泡沫？

回首看了「
@inference_labs
 」在去年底發布了一篇極為誠實的去魅好文，內容深度剖析了 ZK 零知識證明在 AI 領域的真實邊界。

而這份 DeAI 基礎設施的觀察報告，其實重點挺豐富的，甚至我認為這對理解 2026 年的 Crypto AI 敘事至關重要 

【 ZK 能為"


### Post #9 by @steelorian
> **Author:** steelorian | MemeMax ([@steelorian](https://x.com/steelorian))  
> **Metrics:** 88 likes · 15 retweets · 58 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T01:33:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/steelorian/status/2007988804616179798](https://x.com/steelorian/status/2007988804616179798)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 15  

> 
> "ZK is for privacy.
ZK is for scale.
ZK is for security.
ZK is Freedom-tech.
- Eli Ben-Sasson 
@0xMiden
 shows why these are not slogans, 
but architecture. 

ZK is for privacy.

Most chains say
“Privacy when you need it.”

Miden flips this.
Privacy by default, disclosure by"


### Post #10 by @Miles082510
> **Author:** Miles ([@Miles082510](https://x.com/Miles082510))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T03:13:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Miles082510/status/2008014063348138200](https://x.com/Miles082510/status/2008014063348138200)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 42  

> 
> "If we give 5% to Binance, it feels like holders won't run

Spot see 
@brevis_zk"


### Post #11 by @phiIip_michaeI
> **Author:** ØBITO ([@phiIip_michaeI](https://x.com/phiIip_michaeI))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 4 retweets · 29 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T07:07:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/phiIip_michaeI/status/2008072738020217070](https://x.com/phiIip_michaeI/status/2008072738020217070)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 29  

> 
> "Polygon is seriously pushing zero-knowledge (ZK) tech, and even a16z can’t ignore it. 
@0xMiden
 started as a privacy-focused Layer 2 project incubated within Polygon Labs. It grew from tech developed inside the Polygon ecosystem and then spun out as an independent platform through"


### Post #12 by @MoYU_7777
> **Author:** 墨鱼(:◎)≡ ([@MoYU_7777](https://x.com/MoYU_7777))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 0 retweets · 66 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T12:30:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MoYU_7777/status/2008154211738063095](https://x.com/MoYU_7777/status/2008154211738063095)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 39  

> 
> "When you feel like life is about to break you, just take a look at Maduro—things are such a damn mess for him, yet he still faces life head-on with such resilience, which is truly rare.

Many people talk about ZK (zero-knowledge proof) technology and always think it's some kind"


### Post #13 by @malda_xyz
> **Author:** Malda (prev. Mendi Finance) ([@malda_xyz](https://x.com/malda_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T09:14:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/malda_xyz/status/2008104684528226620](https://x.com/malda_xyz/status/2008104684528226620)  


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

> 
> "People think ZK is all about privacy. Then they think it's about scaling.

The real unlock is State Verification.

ZK allows us to prove the state of Chain A on Chain B, without ever touching a bridge.

It will change the way we do DeFi."


### Post #14 by @diora_anr
> **Author:** Denny Anr ([@diora_anr](https://x.com/diora_anr))  
> **Metrics:** 78 likes · 0 retweets · 74 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T07:54:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/diora_anr/status/2008084744546971852](https://x.com/diora_anr/status/2008084744546971852)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 32  

> 
> "This breakdown captures why 
@0xMiden
 attracts a more hardcore crowd.
Most zkVMs execute first and generate proofs later.
Miden flips that by designing the VM around proof generation from the start.
STARK friendly operations, lower proving costs, $zk as a default assumption.
It"


### Post #15 by @0xyigido_
> **Author:** Yigido ([@0xyigido_](https://x.com/0xyigido_))  
> **Metrics:** 106 likes · 0 retweets · 112 comments · 860 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T11:45:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xyigido_/status/2008142791612719348](https://x.com/0xyigido_/status/2008142791612719348)  


> 
> "Hey everyone 
@brevis_zk
  TGE is happening tomorrow, we’re officially at the final stretch.

The listing news we were expecting has started to roll in, with strong exchanges entering the picture. 
@okx
 @Bybit_Official
 

Kaito rewards haven’t been announced yet, which adds another"


### Post #16 by @BONE_Ryoshi
> **Author:** I am Ryoshi ([@BONE_Ryoshi](https://x.com/BONE_Ryoshi))  
> **Metrics:** 55 likes · 18 retweets · 0 comments · 846 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T16:00:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BONE_Ryoshi/status/2008207062644519333](https://x.com/BONE_Ryoshi/status/2008207062644519333)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 36  

> 
> "Great listing!  KuCoin, just as you bet on ZK, it's time to bet on real L2 utility. Our community is waiting for the $BONE World Premiere. It's the governance asset that will bring the massive liquidity your platform seeks."


### Post #17 by @lucidzk
> **Author:** lucid. ([@lucidzk](https://x.com/lucidzk))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 700 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T21:34:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lucidzk/status/2008291121353682978](https://x.com/lucidzk/status/2008291121353682978)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 34  

> 
> "private exchange existed long before ledgers. 

ZK made it enforceable cryptographically without surveillance.

Zcash made it decentralized, usable, and truly censorship resistant.

project tachyon would make it sustainable at global scale without sacrificing privacy.

zillions."


### Post #18 by @NethermindSec
> **Author:** Nethermind Security ([@NethermindSec](https://x.com/NethermindSec))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 691 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T14:48:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NethermindSec/status/2008188973185651178](https://x.com/NethermindSec/status/2008188973185651178)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 53  

> 
> "Public signals make or break a ZK proof. 

Too few and you break soundness. Too many and you leak private data. 

Unconstrained public inputs also allow replay attacks. 

Here is how to set public values correctly."


### Post #19 by @kamrulbroz
> **Author:** Kamrul ([@kamrulbroz](https://x.com/kamrulbroz))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 0 retweets · 41 comments · 469 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T06:22:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kamrulbroz/status/2008061456412180667](https://x.com/kamrulbroz/status/2008061456412180667)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 23  

> 
> "One of the biggest constraints in today ZK ecosystem isn’t performance. It’s lock-in.

Most ZK systems are built around a single proof system. Once a team commits, they’re locked into specific tooling, assumptions, and long-term maintenance paths. Switching proof systems later"


### Post #20 by @MadMaxx_eth
> **Author:** MadMaxx (∎, ∆) ([@MadMaxx_eth](https://x.com/MadMaxx_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 176 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T21:37:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMaxx_eth/status/2008291853238468855](https://x.com/MadMaxx_eth/status/2008291853238468855)  


> 
> "day 531 of posting selfie until $ZK hits $2

Can't find my razor blade lmao

24hr price change 0% (current price 0.033)"


### Post #21 by @GpaAndy
> **Author:** Andy the Jet | MemeMax ([@GpaAndy](https://x.com/GpaAndy))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 173 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T14:00:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GpaAndy/status/2008176666250535297](https://x.com/GpaAndy/status/2008176666250535297)  


> 
> "gm 
@brevis_zk
 fam

today, intent is invisible onchain.

smart contracts see:
– balances now
– states now
they don’t see patterns.
they don’t see trajectories.

this is why “intent-based apps” stall.

you can route execution,
but you can’t verify motivation
without reading the"


### Post #22 by @yummyuyu_
> **Author:** yuyu（Prediction Market Killer） ([@yummyuyu_](https://x.com/yummyuyu_))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 84 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T10:35:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yummyuyu_/status/2008125240556314890](https://x.com/yummyuyu_/status/2008125240556314890)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 37  

> 
> "Brevis，ZK的王"


### Post #23 by @a79degen
> **Author:** A79 ([@a79degen](https://x.com/a79degen))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 18 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T15:18:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/a79degen/status/2008196515668611455](https://x.com/a79degen/status/2008196515668611455)  


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

> 
> "ZK + DAS = silent revolution. Applications win."


### Post #24 by @ibcig
> **Author:** IBCIG ([@ibcig](https://x.com/ibcig))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 17 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T16:26:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ibcig/status/2008213560795746686](https://x.com/ibcig/status/2008213560795746686)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 52  

> 
> "honestly this is what makes ZK apps on Miden feel usable"


### Post #25 by @Koralan111
> **Author:** Dina ([@Koralan111](https://x.com/Koralan111))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 14 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T16:40:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Koralan111/status/2008217153707860076](https://x.com/Koralan111/status/2008217153707860076)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 37  

> 
> "ZK rails make money unstoppable, fren"


### Post #26 by @kriptologdr
> **Author:** Cryptologdr ([@kriptologdr](https://x.com/kriptologdr))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 11 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T18:35:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kriptologdr/status/2008245904617467953](https://x.com/kriptologdr/status/2008245904617467953)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 32  

> 
> "zkMiden 
ZK szn"


### Post #27 by @0xYi666
> **Author:** 0xYi | Bird ([@0xYi666](https://x.com/0xYi666))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 8 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T16:59:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xYi666/status/2008221809087574033](https://x.com/0xYi666/status/2008221809087574033)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 27  

> 
> "ZK协处理器这步棋走得妙。"


### Post #28 by @theHaneth
> **Author:** theHan.eth ([@theHaneth](https://x.com/theHaneth))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T05:46:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/theHaneth/status/2008052550453572084](https://x.com/theHaneth/status/2008052550453572084)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 25  

> 
> "Love the privacy ZK meetup in Korea."


### Post #29 by @0xYi666
> **Author:** 0xYi | Bird ([@0xYi666](https://x.com/0xYi666))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T08:10:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xYi666/status/2008088608008495538](https://x.com/0xYi666/status/2008088608008495538)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 37  

> 
> "机器人加ZK，这组合太酷了！"


### Post #30 by @khoirulr331
> **Author:** Roziqin | Noya | MemeMax ([@khoirulr331](https://x.com/khoirulr331))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T07:52:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/khoirulr331/status/2008084215372673385](https://x.com/khoirulr331/status/2008084215372673385)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 36  

> 
> "zk kyc cuts risk institutions choose smarter rails"


### Post #31 by @Koralan111
> **Author:** Dina ([@Koralan111](https://x.com/Koralan111))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 5 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T13:51:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Koralan111/status/2008174539784720508](https://x.com/Koralan111/status/2008174539784720508)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 28  

> 
> "zk + kyc done right… feels like infra that never leaves"


### Post #32 by @Maxxxx12506790
> **Author:** DD ([@Maxxxx12506790](https://x.com/Maxxxx12506790))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 5 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T11:24:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Maxxxx12506790/status/2008137409041756586](https://x.com/Maxxxx12506790/status/2008137409041756586)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 30  

> 
> "ZK and DEX building blocks"


### Post #33 by @Zyrorivex
> **Author:** Zyro ( 资罗 ) ([@Zyrorivex](https://x.com/Zyrorivex))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T07:43:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Zyrorivex/status/2008081865106735154](https://x.com/Zyrorivex/status/2008081865106735154)  


> 
> "After reading this report, ZK does indeed have significant flaws in AI verification, and its practical implementation will still take quite a while. Do you predict there will be a major breakthrough in 2026?"


### Post #34 by @Zyrorivex
> **Author:** Zyro ( 资罗 ) ([@Zyrorivex](https://x.com/Zyrorivex))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T11:09:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Zyrorivex/status/2008133643710214552](https://x.com/Zyrorivex/status/2008133643710214552)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 7  

> 
> "Spot on, that ZK simplicity hides some serious power. Have you tinkered with it yourself yet?"


### Post #35 by @0xYi666
> **Author:** 0xYi | Bird ([@0xYi666](https://x.com/0xYi666))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T01:41:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xYi666/status/2007990857732174325](https://x.com/0xYi666/status/2007990857732174325)  


> 
> "实干家让ZK真正落地。"


### Post #36 by @Maxxxx12506790
> **Author:** DD ([@Maxxxx12506790](https://x.com/Maxxxx12506790))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T01:14:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Maxxxx12506790/status/2007984087613796576](https://x.com/Maxxxx12506790/status/2007984087613796576)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 19  

> 
> "AI+ZK未来可期"


### Post #37 by @GpaAndy
> **Author:** Andy the Jet | MemeMax ([@GpaAndy](https://x.com/GpaAndy))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T03:11:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GpaAndy/status/2008013409879834632](https://x.com/GpaAndy/status/2008013409879834632)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "this nails zk for ai coordination"


### Post #38 by @hisevenih
> **Author:** HiSeven｜MemeMax ([@hisevenih](https://x.com/hisevenih))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T16:36:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hisevenih/status/2008216116708208734](https://x.com/hisevenih/status/2008216116708208734)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 36  

> 
> "ZK技术真牛"


### Post #39 by @Btcniumowang
> **Author:** 牛魔王 ([@Btcniumowang](https://x.com/Btcniumowang))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-05T11:26:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Btcniumowang/status/2008137928892162113](https://x.com/Btcniumowang/status/2008137928892162113)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 50  

> 
> "ZK tech is really taking off"




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