#191 - PROXYSTUDIO

cofounder & ceo of clanker

Building the Future of Decentralized Social with Farcaster | Dan Romero

Follow Rubicon Podcast: https://x.com/Rubicon_pod Hersh and Dawufi are joined by Dan Romero of Farcaster to discuss the future of decentralized social networks. Dan shares insights on Farcaster’s strategy of curating a high-status user base, drawing parallels to Facebook and Twitter, and emphasizing status in user engagement. They explore the resurgence of crypto, opportunities for newcomers, and the benefits of joining established startups. The conversation also touches on user onboarding, "status as a service," and how Farcaster allows users to engage with content while monetizing their contributions, all within the evolving landscape of decentralized social media. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - Opportunities in Crypto 02:32 - Joining vs. Starting a Startup 05:15 - The Reality of Being a Founder 08:03 - Identifying Product-Market Fit 08:53 - Building Farcaster 10:30 - User Onboarding Experience 15:09 - Creating Habitual Engagement 17:07 - Status in Social Networks 20:09 - Farcaster's Growth Strategy 27:19 - The Challenge of High-Status Users 30:05 - Monetization and User Value 39:15 - Vampire Attacks in Social Media Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Why Social Needs a Layer 2 ft. Ryan Li of Cyber

This episode welcomes Ryan Li, Co-Founder of Cyber, the layer 2 for social. We spend this conversation diving into Cyber’s evolution, The launch of their L2 on Optimism, and their goals for their creator grants program and products they hope to see be built on their network. I’m excited to help Cyber social summer campaign with a jam packed discussion. Enjoy!