The Farcaster algorithm is always evolving, meaning "the rules of the game are constantly changing." In the crypto world, rules are perpetually shifting—everything is in flux, always.
What do projects need?
Consistent engagement: mentions, QC with quality content, likes, token purchases, long-term holding, in-app purchases, and active use of their apps—in other words, genuine support for the project.
A key point to consider:
When a project stops giving you likes or engagement, do you feel like you've lost value? Yes, that's true within the context of that project. It’s a two-way street—you can’t play alone. You value the project, and in return, the project values you. That’s how it works in ideal conditions.
What do users need from projects?
Recognition for their actions.
Have users mentioned your project, created a meme, or reposted your news? Are they trading on your platform? In short, are they paying attention to you?
Engage with them! Like their posts, leave comments, or set up bots for likes and comments if you’re managing a large project. Use tools to stay active. If tools are costly, hire enthusiastic supporters.
If you don’t engage, users will feel their efforts are pointless. Haven’t you ever been a user yourself?
User-to-user interaction
Breaking through the algorithm is tough. Without the right connections, your efforts might feel worthless. This brings us to what you post on your page. Are you sharing content about the apps you use daily to support a project?
Yes?
Ask yourself: Does it earn you likes or project mentions?
No? Find a different approach.
Yes? Keep going.
Look at your page objectively:
If someone visits your profile, what do they see? A collection of ignored, low-value posts? Or are you still hoping for a Farcaster drop just for being active? Don’t hold your breath—Farcaster distributes drops weekly, and it’s significant money for them. If your page is filled with irrelevant posts, it’s time to rethink your strategy.
Another question:
Why are you following users who don’t interact with you, and why aren’t you engaging with them? You have friends here, right? There are likely people who invited you to the platform—interact with them!The reality of Farcaster:
Ordinary people aren’t flooding into Farcaster yet. Crypto isn’t mainstream enough to captivate everyone. Look at the applications: games (often token-based) and crypto art (which can’t hang on your wall unless the creator offers a physical option).So, what should you do?
Connect more with real-life friends.
Stop pouring effort into projects that don’t value you.
Farcaster is about crypto and innovation, no matter what anyone claims. You might notice bloggers earning $600 from the leaderboard and then disappearing. That’s Farcaster trying to grow. But breaking into the leaderboard isn’t easy—Farcaster has its own approach. They attract people with existing audiences from “normal life” or those with capital for new investments.
Your app could get hacked, and then users will flock to your page and start engaging with you—this is another way to climb the leaderboard.
Still hesitant? The competition is fiercer than you think.
Find your own path.
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The Farcaster algorithm is always evolving, meaning "the rules of the game are constantly changing." In the crypto world, rules are perpetually shifting—everything is in flux, always. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱? - Consistent engagement: mentions, QC with quality content, likes, token purchases, long-term holding, in-app purchases, and active use of their apps—in other words, genuine support for the project. A key point to consider: When a project stops giving you likes or engagement, do you feel like you've lost value? Yes, that's true within the context of that project. It’s a two-way street—you can’t play alone. You value the project, and in return, the project values you. That’s how it works in ideal conditions. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀? - Recognition for their actions. Have users mentioned your project, created a meme, or reposted your news? Are they trading on your platform? In short, are they paying attention to you? - Engage with them! Like their posts, leave comments, or set up bots for likes and comments if you’re managing a large project. Use tools to stay active. If tools are costly, hire enthusiastic supporters. - If you don’t engage, users will feel their efforts are pointless. Haven’t you ever been a user yourself? 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗼-𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Breaking through the algorithm is tough. Without the right connections, your efforts might feel worthless. This brings us to what you post on your page. Are you sharing content about the apps you use daily to support a project? - Yes? Ask yourself: Does it earn you likes or project mentions? - No? Find a different approach. - Yes? Keep going. Look at your page objectively: If someone visits your profile, what do they see? A collection of ignored, low-value posts? Or are you still hoping for a Farcaster drop just for being active? Don’t hold your breath—Farcaster distributes drops weekly, and it’s significant money for them. If your page is filled with irrelevant posts, it’s time to rethink your strategy. Another question: Why are you following users who don’t interact with you, and why aren’t you engaging with them? You have friends here, right? There are likely people who invited you to the platform—interact with them!The reality of Farcaster: Ordinary people aren’t flooding into Farcaster yet. Crypto isn’t mainstream enough to captivate everyone. Look at the applications: games (often token-based) and crypto art (which can’t hang on your wall unless the creator offers a physical option).So, what should you do? - Connect more with real-life friends. - Stop pouring effort into projects that don’t value you. - Farcaster is about crypto and innovation, no matter what anyone claims. You might notice bloggers earning $600 from the leaderboard and then disappearing. That’s Farcaster trying to grow. But breaking into the leaderboard isn’t easy—Farcaster has its own approach. They attract people with existing audiences from “normal life” or those with capital for new investments. - Your app could get hacked, and then users will flock to your page and start engaging with you—this is another way to climb the leaderboard. Still hesitant? The competition is fiercer than you think. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵. https://paragraph.com/@alyonushka.eth/carve-your-crypto-lane-or-die
Really great article 👍
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OMG very big article
for those who want to understand…
Totally agree. The value exchange between users and projects should go both ways. If a project wants attention, it should give it back. No one likes being treated like free marketing labor.
I wish more people here understood this, without the ooga-booga-squalor, thank you, dear 👍