AI Can’t Build Community—Creators Can (And Are) On Farcaster

In this clip from Official Channels Day, Dan Romero, co-founder of Farcaster, shares the untold story of how channels evolved from a simple hashtag replacement into the foundation for onchain community. He breaks down: - Why channels are more than just a feature — they’re a primitive - How creators are becoming entrepreneurs by running channels - The challenges of scaling moderation and UX for both power users and newcomers - Why decentralization doesn’t always mean “onchain” — yet - What the future of channels could look like with AI, protocols, and third-party apps If you're a creator, builder, or curious about the future of decentralized social, this is a must-watch.

Coinbase Wallet’s Bold Bet on Creators: A Sneak Peek at the Future of Onchain Media

In this lightning talk from the Onchain Creator House, Aneri Amin, a Product Manager at Coinbase Wallet, dives into the groundbreaking features of the new Coinbase Wallet, designed specifically for creators. After years of frustration in the Web2 world, Aneri shares how Coinbase Wallet is transforming the creator experience with powerful new tools that include: - A social feed powered by Farcaster for seamless content sharing and community engagement across apps - Mini-apps that elevate content creation beyond text, images, and videos, and into interactive experiences - Messaging groups that give creators direct access to their followers - A completely revamped wallet for managing crypto, discovering new trades, and more Join Aneri as she takes you through this exciting new chapter in the creator economy. This is just the beginning—get a first-hand look at the beta release and be part of shaping the future of onchain media!

Turn Followers into Superfans: Web3 Incentives for Community Growth

This is a recording from "Unlocking Community Loyalty with Tokenized Incentives" panel that was hosted at Onchain Creator Summit, presented by CryptoSapiens with support from Unlock Protocol, Own The Doge, The Creators during ETHDenver 2025 This panel brings leaders from the web3 space in to provide insight for creators looking drive further community loyalty through the introduction of onchain incentives. Speakers include: - Stacey: Co-Founder, Finch - Sahil Dewan: Founder, OpenRank - Ted: Operations, Farcaster - Tylerocket: COO, Mr. Miggles / purrLabs This panel discussion explored the evolution of onchain communities, their benefits, and challenges with speakers sharing unique perspectives from their experiences in crypto-native social networks, meme culture, and tokenized communities. Key Insights: Onchain Communities Enable Direct Engagement & Ownership - Traditional social media platforms fragment audiences across different channels, whereas onchain communities create a unified, verifiable way to engage and reward supporters. - Tokenization allows creators to reward fans from day one, unlike Web2 models that require significant growth before monetization. Challenges of Organic Growth in Crypto Communities - Many projects take shortcuts with paid promotions and short-term speculation. In contrast, projects like Mr. Miggles emphasize organic community building, which has led to real-world collaborations and licensing deals (e.g., with Coinbase). - The importance of long-term community-building efforts rather than pump-and-dump cycles was stressed. The Power of Community-Driven Tokenization - Communities should form before tokenization—having a token does not automatically create a strong community. - Tokenized models can facilitate reputation-based engagement, reward valuable contributors, and offer ownership stakes in community projects. - Tools like Farcaster, Hypersub, and social airdrops can help bootstrap engagement and incentivize participation. Who Should Consider Going Onchain? - Not every community needs to be onchain; those with active, engaged audiences and clear incentives benefit the most. - Experimentation is key—many tools are still evolving, and early adopters have the opportunity to shape best practices. - Ownership structures, governance models, and monetization strategies should be considered before launching a tokenized community. The Future of Onchain Communities - The panelists envision a growing role for memes, creator economies, and tokenized engagement models in Web3. - The intersection of culture, incentives, and decentralized tools will continue to evolve, creating new opportunities for creators and community builders. Conclusion: Onchain communities present exciting opportunities for creators to engage audiences, provide incentives, and foster sustainable ecosystems. However, success requires thoughtful execution, organic growth, and alignment between community goals and token models. The discussion highlighted the importance of experimentation and the evolving landscape of Web3-native social platforms.

Earn More from Your Content: How Web3 Tokens Are Changing the Game

This is a recording from "Tokenizing Creativity: Monetizing Content Onchain" panel that was hosted at Onchain Creator Summit, presented by CryptoSapiens with support from Unlock Protocol, Own The Doge, The Creators during ETHDenver 2025 This panel brings leaders from the web3 space to provide insight for creators on how to monetize their content through Web3 tools. Speakers include: - Joyce Chin: Co-Founder/COO, ThirdPay - Ryan Kagy: Owner & Founder, thecreators.com - Aneri Amin: Product Lead - Social and Creators, Base - Hanna: Culture & Social BD, Mantle, Another Art The panel discussion focused on how creators can leverage blockchain technology to tokenize their content, build communities, and experiment with new onchain models, and emphasized the importance of experimentation, community engagement, and expectation management. Key Takeaways: - Experimentation First: Creators should explore different ways to tokenize content before committing to a long-term strategy. This could start with small experiments like minting podcasts or social posts before launching a token. - Managing Expectations: Many creators fear reputational risks tied to token launches. Setting clear expectations with their audience helps mitigate concerns and fosters trust. - Content Coins vs. Creator Coins: Unlike creator coins, which tie directly to an individual’s reputation, content coins tokenize individual pieces of content, reducing pressure on creators and enabling more flexible monetization. - Community Building & Rituals: Successful creator ecosystems rely on strong, engaged communities. Organic rituals and shared values help onboard new members while maintaining engagement with early adopters. - Tools & Platforms: Innovations like Zora’s automatic content-based tokens and Clanker’s social media-driven minting are reshaping the landscape. Community and meme coins also offer promising models for engagement. - Sustainability & Long-Term Success: Sustainable projects focus on building value over time. The most effective strategies involve aligning token incentives with ongoing content creation and audience participation. The panelists encouraged creators to explore blockchain ecosystems like Base and Mantle, connect with supportive communities, and build in public. They emphasized that the future of onchain creativity lies in continuous experimentation, audience collaboration, and finding the right models for sustainable engagement.

How to Break Through the Noise: Get More Views, Engagement & Reach

This is a recording from "The Secrets to Content Discoverability and Virality" panel that was hosted at Onchain Creator Summit, presented by CryptoSapiens with support from Unlock Protocol, Own The Doge, The Creators during ETHDenver 2025 This panel brings leaders from the web3 space to provide insight for creators looking provide visibility and engagement for their content using Web3 tools. Speakers include: - Russ: CVO, Proof of Vibes - Naomi Metzger: Professional Athlete - Smoke: CEO, Own the Doge - Chris Eberle: CEO, SparkHouse The discussion focused on virality onchain, content creation, and the power of decentralized platforms in building creator-driven communities. Key Takeaways: Creating Viral Content Onchain— - Make content that is worth collecting, treating collectors as early supporters of a creator’s journey. Memes, Virality, and Community Activation— - Memes must be viral to remain relevant and that community-driven storytelling fuels their longevity. Lessons from Traditional Social Media— - Virality principles haven't changed—authenticity, consistency, and audience engagement remain key. - The difference now is creator-owned audiences in Web3, reducing platform dependency and increasing content portability. Cross-Promotion & Audience Engagement— - Adapt content per platform: - Farcaster → personal & community-driven - Instagram → personality-focused - Engage by replying to comments; make the audience feel valued. Collaboration & Growth Strategies— - Engage in deep networking and partnerships to drive virality. - Community-driven amplification (e.g., Farcaster, Base, Clanker) helps creators scale organically. Advice for New Creators— - Don’t fear cringe. Virality often comes from persistence. - Web2 creators are in demand—brands need content, so reaching out can open opportunities. - Consistency isn’t just about posting daily—it's about maintaining a recognizable style and personality. Underrated Niches in Onchain Content— - Comedy is underrepresented but could be a strong onboarding tool. - Innovative storytelling formats (e.g., meme-driven narratives) have untapped potential. Final Thoughts— - Keep building. Even if engagement is low initially, one person can change everything. - Own your content, own your audience. Web3 enables true creative independence. The panel ended with a call to action: embrace Web3, experiment, and collaborate to push the boundaries of onchain creativity.

Web3 for Creators: The Game-Changing Tools You Should Be Using!

This is a recording from "Building the Future of Content Development with Web3 Tools" panel that was hosted at Onchain Creator Summit, presented by CryptoSapiens with support from Unlock Protocol, Own The Doge, The Creators during ETHDenver 2025 This panel brings leaders from the web3 space to provide insight for creators looking scale their content development through Web3 tools. Speakers include: - Humpty Calderon: Creator of CryptoSapiens - Lucas Campbell: Co-founder of pods.media - Nounishprof: Co-founder and co-host of GM Farcaster - Le Zhang: CEO at Spaceport.XYZ The discussion focused on why creators should publish onchain rather than relying solely on traditional platforms like YouTube or TikTok. The panelists highlighted three main benefits of onchain media: - Monetization – Creators can directly monetize content without intermediaries. Each piece of content can be an NFT, allowing audiences to collect and support creators in a permissionless way, regardless of audience size. - Analytics & Audience Insights – Unlike Web2 platforms that provide limited aggregate data, onchain media enables creators to understand their audience at an individual level, tracking who collects and engages with content. - Discovery & Distribution – Publishing onchain unlocks new distribution channels, such as Coinbase Wallet surfacing content, allowing for organic reach and viral growth. Other key takeaways included: - Ownership & Community Engagement – Creators retain control of their content and can offer exclusive perks to collectors, such as early access to content or event invitations. Examples include Ethereum Foundation’s film releases and Nouns DAO documentaries. - Licensing & IP Control – Platforms like Spaceport allow creators to license their work, enabling collaboration with both large studios (e.g., Toei Animation) and smaller creators. - Interoperability & Incentives – Brands can reward collectors of relevant content (e.g., EigenLayer airdropping tokens to collectors of EigenLayer-related podcasts). Sponsorship models using onchain incentives (e.g., token rewards for minting content) create a more aligned ecosystem. - Challenges & Adoption – The friction in Web3 (wallet setup, crypto payments) hinders large Web2 creators from moving onchain. However, simplifying onboarding through email logins and stablecoin pricing can bridge the gap. The panel ended with actionable advice for creators: start publishing onchain now, experiment with different platforms, and leverage Web3 tools like Pods, Paragraph, and Base for content distribution and monetization. The speakers emphasized that Web3 should be an additive experience, not a replacement for Web2, and that creators who embrace onchain media now will be ahead of the curve as the space matures.

How Crypto and Tokenized Leaderboards Are Changing The Future of Social

Digital communities are evolving, and it's happening fast! In this episode, we dive into how community builders are using crypto and tokenized leaderboards to create engaging, self-sustaining ecosystems. Join Humpty, JC, and Pichi as they share their experiences building thriving communities, overcoming moderation challenges, and launching tokens to reward real engagement. Key topics covered: - How leaderboards help recognize and reward top contributors - Why community tokens are the next evolution of engagement - The power of token swaps & cross-community collaboration - Insights from Cura/OpenRank on decentralized social coordination Spicy takes from the episode: - “If you don’t like how a channel is run, make a better one.” – Pichi - “We are moving from social engagement to incentivized engagement.” – Humpty - "Farcaster is an innovator’s playground—we’re here to experiment.” – JC Whether you're building a community or just curious about the future of decentralized social networks, this episode is packed with insights and real-world experiments you won’t want to miss!

How Degen, HAM, and Channel Tokens Are Revolutionizing Crypto Communities

Discover how Degen, HAM, and channel tokens are transforming the Farcaster ecosystem and reshaping how we build and grow crypto communities. In this episode, Sahil and Moe from OpenRank join us to break down the success of early token experiments like Degen, HAM, and Moxie and reveal how channel tokens are making these tools accessible to everyone. Learn how: ✅ Degen revolutionized tipping and engagement. ✅ HAM pushed the boundaries of gamification and financial incentives. ✅ Channel tokens empower creators to scale and reward their communities effortlessly. We also explore the future of Farcaster, from cross-channel collaboration to gamified tools for engagement and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or new to Web3, this episode is packed with actionable insights to grow your community.

Fair Launches & Rewards: How Channel Tokens Are Revolutionizing Onchain Communities

In this episode of CryptoSapiens, we dive into the transformative power of channel tokens with Sahil and Dharmi. Learn how these innovative tools are revolutionizing Farcaster communities through fair launches, fair rewards, and community wallets. We explore the mechanics of channel tokens as tools for social and economic coordination, enabling decentralized governance, rewarding meaningful contributions, and fostering collaboration across communities. Sahil and Dharmi also share how Cura leverages OpenRank to create reputation-based leaderboards and gamified weekly rewards, making engagement both fair and fun. Discover how channel tokens unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth, transparent tokenomics, and values-aligned partnerships. Whether you're a moderator, creator, or community entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your community on Farcaster. Don’t miss this essential guide to building thriving, token-powered communities!

Open Data and Transparent Algorithms: How OpenRank is Reshaping Decentralized Social

Discover how OpenRank is transforming decentralized social networks with open data and transparent algorithms. In this video, we explore how OpenRank powers reputation systems, leaderboards, and channel tokens on Farcaster, creating sustainable and engaging onchain communities. Learn how OpenRank's verifiable algorithms and Cura's AI moderation tools are setting a new standard for trust and innovation in decentralized social. 🚀 Key Highlights: OpenRank's transparent reputation scoring 🏆 Leveraging open data for personalized algorithms 📊 Cura's evolution from moderator bot to AI agent 🤖 The power of channel tokens for sustainable communities 💰 If you're into Web3, open data, or decentralized social, this video is a must-watch. Subscribe for more insights on building the future of online communities!

The cost of attention in the new creator economy

In this conversation Pichi and Humpty cover various topics related to Farcaster, including the use of wallet connect, collapse frames, collaboration, and the integration of Moxie tokens. The hosts discuss the future of the attention economy and the potential for widespread adoption of new models and the role platforms like Farhouse and Tavern play in it, highlighting the importance of collaboration and the potential for monetization on demand.

Creating seamless customer experiences in the new creator economy

In this conversation, Humpty and Pichi interview Samantha, a candlemaker and creator on Farcaster. They discuss Samantha's journey into candle making, the artistry behind their candles, and the intersection of technology and business as well as sharing their tech stack, including Shopify, Notion, and Hypersub. The conversation explores the themes of building in public, learning from mistakes, and the supportive community on Farcaster.

The potential pitfalls of fan tokens in the new creator economy

In this episode Humpty and Pichi discuss the challenges of internet connectivity at events, the importance of infrastructure and accessibility, the Moxie protocol, and the Buoy app. The hosts share their thoughts on the Moxie protocol, including the challenges of participating in auctions without stable internet and the team's responsiveness to issues. The hosts discuss the need for more visibility of the rewards and how they are growing, as well as the difficulty for new users to understand and navigate Moxie. They also touch on the issue of engagement baiting and the potential negative impact on authentic conversations.

Introducing fan tokens for the new creator economy with Moxie

In this episode Humpty and Pichi bring on Jason (betashop.eth) to speak. The conversation revolves around the launch of Moxie, a protocol within the Farcaster ecosystem that enables the buying and selling of fan tokens. The hosts discuss the potential of Moxie to revolutionize the creator economy by allowing creators and their fans to share in the benefits and rewards of popular content. They also explore the concept of channels on Farcaster and how they can evolve from being like hashtags to becoming true communities. The conversation touches on the importance of utility and community in fan tokens, as well as the social capital score algorithm used to reward engagement on the platform.

Thriving in the new creator economy

In the inaugural episode of Creators Take Action, Hosts Humpty and Pichi explore the creator stack and the potential of the creator economy on Farcaster. The hosts discuss their experiences with Hypersub.xyz, Rounds.wtf, and other Farcaster products. They highlight the importance of community building, monetization, and the ability to reward valuable contributions. They also touch on the challenges and improvements needed in the Farcaster ecosystem. The conversation covers topics such as using rounds for voting and rewards, the potential of channels and Hypersubs, the challenges of power badges and visibility, and the importance of sharing knowledge and resources.

Rethinking web3 conferences (and hackathons) with Farcon

In Episode 04 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with ted, Graham and Dylan of Farcon. In this conversation ted, McBain, and Dylsteck share their memories from Farcon, including their intention to create a unique and inclusive experience that reflected the Farcaster community focusing on vibes, culture, and human connections rather than just the financial aspects of crypto. Plus the role Farcon had as an onboarding tool for consumer crypto, with Farcaster channels being a key feature for finding tribes and growing networks.

Measuring impact of open source software contributions

In Episode 08 of Onchain Alpha our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Carl of Open Source Observer. The conversation explores the importance of funding open source projects and the emergence of a culture of funding public goods in the Web3 ecosystem, highlighting the need for coordination and standards in the development of protocols and the role of open source in facilitating experimentation. Plus the need for impact data scientists and the potential of leveraging the social graph in open source networks. Find the companion article to this podcast on our blog: https://cryptosapiens.xyz/using-open-source-observer-to-assess-the-impact-of-open-source-software-contributions

Growing beyond the meme with $Degen

In Episode 02 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Jacek of $Degen. The conversation explores the power of memes and the memetic value of $Degen. It discusses the evolution of $Degen and its role as a community-driven project. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of building a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and the importance of flexibility and community involvement.

Identity

Hosted by Donny Clutterbuck, this podcast dives into the world of Bitcoin and NFTs. Episode 03 explores the concept of identity in the digital age through PFP's (profile pics), branding, and tribalism. Find the companion article to this podcast on our blog: https://cryptosapiens.xyz/dsnftep3

Ownership

Hosted by Donny Clutterbuck, this podcast dives into the world of Bitcoin and NFTs. Episode 02 defines ownership and discusses the struggles with the current and proposed systems of ownership. Third parties make for insurance in the case of loss or theft, but means you have to trust that party. Find the companion article to this podcast on our blog: https://cryptosapiens.xyz/dsnftep2