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If youβve followed BizarreBeasts for any length of time, you know Iβm all in on building in public: art first, community always, and onchain by ethos. But behind all the BIZARRE art drops, games, and music, thereβs a powerful and highly effective infrastructure fueling the BizarreBeasts ($BB) movement. (Pssst... and it doesn't cost anything π³)
Lately, thatβs meant building the entire $BB ecosystem on Empire Builder, a protocol powered by $GLANKER. After diligently searching for well over a year, I can confidently say that Empire Builder is, in my opinion, the most powerful creator tool available in web3. This article isn't just about sharing what I'm doing with the $BB Empire. It's a case study revealing why this platform is a game-changer for crypto artists and creators looking to build vibrant, sustainable communities onchain.
Empire Builder is a no-code, composable protocol designed for launching and managing onchain communities. It empowers creators, founders, and BizarreBeasts like me to build entire ecosystems around their tokens and communities, with built-in tools for:
Leaderboards: Transparent, onchain ranking systems that reward attention and participation. Ideal for driving engagement and tracking community involvement.
Boosters: Multipliers to reward dedicated holders and participants based on NFTs or token holdings. Helps deepen loyalty and strengthen incentives.
Onchain Reward Treasuries: Automated pools for distributing value from ETH, $GLANKER, $BB, and more. Keeps value flowing back to active participants.
Cross-Token Utility: Integrate any ERC-20 token on Base into your reward mechanics or experiences. Encourages ecosystem interoperability.
Community-First Coordination: Streamlined, permissionless tools for managing token-based participation. Lets creators stay nimble and responsive.
This isnβt just infrastructure; itβs empowerment! Especially for those of us pouring creative, cultural, and community labor into a project, work that often goes overlooked or unappreciated in the process of content-driven entrepreneurship. The BizarreBeasts Empire stands as a living example of how this empowerment translates into real-world, onchain results!
The $BB token wasnβt created as a meme or a marketing stunt; it was created with a distinct purpose. Itβs the key that unlocks the $BB universeβcomics, games, PFPs, soundtracks, and BIZARRE ongoing economic, onchain experiments . But that key needs a lock: a robust framework. A system that truly rewards people for showing up, supporting the work, and participating in early-stage growth.
Empire Builder gave me that system. With just a few simple contracts and a lot of creative vision, Iβve unboxed a very straightforward, plug-and-play solution for:
A fully functioning project leaderboard with real, onchain rewards.
A community treasury that Iβve funded through IRL painting sales and NFT revenue, with clear NFT sales allocations shared back to the community.
Burn mechanics to increase scarcity, with over 100M+ $BB burned so far.
Booster rules for specific holders and collectors to enhance community standing and the economic benefits of holding $BB.
Cross-token drops powered by $CLANKER, $BEAST, $BIZARRE, $CREDIT, $SAUSAGE, $REAP, $NEON, $HMBT, and more.
And I accomplished it all without writing a single line of code. This is the power Empire Builder brings to artists and creators.
Beyond the technical brilliance of Empire Builder, a monumental reason for my unwavering commitment to the platform is its co-founding team: @yerbearserker (Jordan Oram) and @diviflyy (Adrian Bekiaris).
I've had the distinct opportunity to spend time with them on video calls, working closely on content and assets for both my Empire and the Empire Builder platform itself. Through this collaboration, we've become great friends and web3 compadres.
Their vision resonates deeply with my own ethos of building in public and fostering genuine community. As Jordan recently cast:
"There is a core to what @diviflyy & I are doing, & it keeps us on track & moving forward. We are driven by the desire to build to the benefit of all. We're building the tools, resources, services, that we wish we had. And we know they're going to be useful because we see the use for them. But more than that, this is about building things that lift up each other. EmpireBuilder is not about EmpireBuilder. EmpireBuilder is about building Empires. Plural. And that is how we measure success. When Empires are growing. We are growing. This is hugely thanks to the tool that @dish built with Clanker π«‘"
This shared philosophyβfocused on empowering other builders and creatorsβis a huge part of why Empire Builder works so effectively and why I confidently chose it as the foundation for the BizarreBeasts Empire.
To give you an even deeper insight into the power of Empire Builder, I had a quick chat with co-founders @yerbearserker and @diviflyy. Hereβs what they shared about the protocol's core value proposition for creators:
Q: What exactly does Empire Builder provide to a creator or founder when they launch an Empire?
@diviflyy: "We provide a way for every creator/builder/founder to a) deploy a token with attached Empire, or attach & deploy an Empire for their pre-existing Base token (if it's from the Clanker ecosystem or they're a top 5 holder of the token). Every Empire has the v1 tools stack of smart contracts & abilities that include a Treasury, Onchain Leaderboard (based on tokens held x boosters), Boosters (can be NFTs or other tokens with a minimum amount held), rewards distribution, and a burn function."
Q: How flexible are the reward distribution methods?
@yerbearserker: "You can use the rewards distribution to reward a skew of the leaderboard, with a % of your treasury, all assets in the treasury, or a single asset. You can distribute an even or weighted split. You can do a raffle. You can use our airdrop tool to drop NFTs to a set amount of the leaderboard, or raffle an amount amongst a set amount."
Q: And for managing token supply, like burning?
@yerbearserker: "You can click through the simple burn interface and complete a burn without having to worry about what you're doing/where you're sending it etc. And it all displays on an interface that is shareable and shows the receipts by displaying amount distributed, amount burned, amount in treasury."
Q: So, it's essentially an instant toolkit?
@diviflyy: "It's an instant no-code required tool stack. If a project deploys through Empire, they get 60% of the Clanker fee vs 40% if they deploy through other Clanker interfaces (or Clanker), & Empire gets 20% fee (rather than 40% because we split our fee with the creators). If a project attaches an Empire b/c they didn't deploy through EmpireBuilder, then we charge a 2% or less fee on rewards distribution. It's an instant utility add on + marketing assist. It empowers those who use it, depending on how they choose to use it, but it's not a magic bullet. It's a tool stack & we continue to add to it, as well as rolling out resources, & soon adding more vetted services. We have built it as a no code solution to help projects go from Dream to Empire."
These insights @yerbearserker and @diviflyy truly highlight how Empire Builder is designed to empower creators, providing robust, transparent tools that streamline community building and token utility, all without needing deep technical expertise.
Empire Builder handles the core structure. But how do you activate it? Thatβs where @gigbot ($GIG) comes in as a crucial activation layer, built by @corbin.eth.
While Empire Builder manages token reward logic, GigBot is purpose-built for tasks and engagement. It complements (not duplicates) the Empire Builder system by offering:
Rewardable quests, tasks, and bounties across social and onchain activities.
UX-friendly flows for directing users to buy $BB or mint specific NFTs.
Seamless activation of non-token holders through accessible tasks.
Iβve already used it to:
Launch tasks that reward users for buying $BB tokens.
Encourage participation in BizarreBeasts mints, games, using the $BB Miniapp, and driving additional community support.
Coordinate across channels with minimal friction, seamlessly connecting our Farcaster community with X (and vice versa).
Itβs a BIZARRE match. With Gigbot.xyz ($GIG), I can offer micro-rewards and social incentives that amplify the macro incentives provided by Empire Builder. The two systems work together like gears in a clockβtracking, rewarding, and encouraging real, impactful participation.
Since launching the BizarreBeasts Empire, weβve seen tangible results that prove the effectiveness of this infrastructure:
Rewards Distributed: Over $440 in diverse rewards distributed to top leaderboard wallets.
Community Growth: Onboarded new holders through engaging games, contentcoin drops, informative Paragraph articles, and consistent 1-on-1 daily interactions with potential new community members.
Collector Activation: Activated new collectors with boosted art-based reward cycles involving Paragraph, Rodeo, Highlight, and Opensea.
Innovative Mints: Minting exclusive artwork and animations directly within the $BB Empire Miniapp (built by @g0hst), mintable with $BB tokens.
Global Reach: Created Spanish and Korean versions of the Empire onboarding article, expanding our accessibility.
Thought Leadership: Created original content (like "Discover the BizarreBeasts Empire") that is now being referenced as an Empire Builder resource, not just a $BB community resource.
This is working! Not as a theoretical concept, but in real time, with real engagement, real rewards, and genuine creativity flowing through the system.
Empire Builderβs secret sauce lies in its ability to truly align incentives across the entire ecosystem:
Attention Rewarded: The leaderboards reward genuine attention and participation, not just capital.
Collector Appreciation: The boosters honor your most dedicated collectors and supporters.
Sustainable Treasury: The treasury model keeps the project sustainable for the long term.
Actionable Engagement: GigBot makes it simple to convert community engagement into measurable onchain action.
Modular Design: The modular design means you can grow as BIZARRE as you wantβintegrating new games, dApps, and innovations without limitations.
In an age of protocol fatigue, Empire Builder gives creators a powerful playgroundβand a transparent, manageable treasury.
For those seeking to understand the full scope of Empire Builder's capabilities, here is a brief, detailed overview of its core components and philosophy:
As BizarreBeasts continues to evolve, so will the $BB Empire. Iβm already experimenting with new booster mechanics, GigBot-led challenges, and cross-project token integrations.
Empire Builder isnβt just the backend of my projectβitβs a canvas in itself for a very specific kind of creativity to flourish. Itβs a robust system for building meaning, rewarding participation, and telling compelling onchain stories.
For any artist, creator, or builder looking to launch or scale a token-powered community, donβt sleep on this one.
From token to Empireβitβs more than a tagline. Itβs the future of creative coordination for builders and creators on Base!
Learn More About Empire Builder:
Explore the BizarreBeasts Empire:
Discover the BizarreBeasts Empire: Everything You Need to Know
Unleashing Synergies: ProductClank + GigBot + Glanker = BIZARRE Growth
The BIZARRE Logic of Token Burns: Scarcity, Value, and Growth
Curious About Crypto? Dive into BizarreBeasts: A Beginnerβs Guide
LFBizarre!
As the artist and creator behind BizarreBeasts, I'm continually exploring the exciting intersection of my lifelong passion for illustration and the darkly humorous world of outsider art with the innovative possibilities of web3. I'm drawn to the space where the comical and unsettling coexist, which influences the unique characters and narratives I create within the BizarreBeasts universe.
For me, BizarreBeasts is more than just digital collectibles; it's a fusion of my artistic vision and the potential of decentralized technology to build a community and foster new economic forms. This article reflects my hands-on exploration of blockchain technology as a tool to weave together community, culture, and cryptocurrency within the BizarreBeasts ecosystem.
BizarreBeasts is a creative universe centered around hand-illustrated, original characters brought to life through onchain artwork, comic strips, animations, original music, and interactive games. This project explores the darkly humorous and often unsettling aspects of existence, blending a lifelong passion for outsider art with the innovative possibilities of web3.
Beyond digital collectibles, BizarreBeasts aims to build a vibrant community where art and decentralized technology converge. The $BB token fuels this ecosystem, empowering collectors to actively participate in an ever-expanding narrative and a unique artistic journey that draws inspiration from modern pop culture and the timeless echoes of ancient art.
Click here to visit the BizarreBeasts Miniapp!
Explore, add the Miniapp to your Farcaster account, and share the BIZARRE!
LFBizarre!
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Disclaimer: This article is a marketing piece created to share information about the BizarreBeasts artwork and onchain project. It is not financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.
My first time using this, testing testing Don't worry I'll put mine back in I just distributed $5.02 to the stableai Empire! Recipients: @hammallama.eth @kablat.eth @itskumman @voxel @commstark @degencummunist.eth @jenna @birtcorn @farcaster @bizarrebeast @strangesmell @schmidtiest.eth +13 others
Thanks for the drop!!
3333 $betr I'll make them bigger over time Getting a feel for it
Makes sense! This paragraph might help give you some guidance. If you wanna add $BB to your booster and auth tokens I will drop some tokens in there https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/building-the-dollarbb-empire-on-dollarglanker-why-empire-builder-works-for-artists-and-creators
Test confirm 1000 $betr
Well done, 1st time is the hardest π
Great work darling friend π§‘ Happy Wednesday Blessings
Great work darling friend π§‘ Happy Wednesday Blessings
(When) Will crypto teams advertise on Farcaster? - join @qrcoindotfun auctions - pay for DMs with @replyfarcaster - sponsor a daily @scratch - tip users with their own token on @noiceapp
Or will Farcaster-started miniapps also launch great websites and expand to other social medias to meet more users?
our first really big buys with streme came from exposure on TBA
Interesting. I still donβt have Access to tba, so hard to assess for me π But I can imagine as I saw some base degens Talk about streme and also about looking for a good token to come out of it π Btw that was also why I discounted Streme initially. I like streaming tokens, farming sup tokens & that youβre building it (bullish as you did already a great Job with moxiescout!) but not a big fan of yet another launchpad or farming 5k, 50k mcap coins. Any idea how to attract βgoodβ coins, projects or whatβs the plan with streme if I may ask π
launch campaigns on @productclank to get first 1000 followers get ppl try your app give you honest feedback and soon....be part of something bigger π alpha testing of try an app camapign: https://farcaster.xyz/bizarrebeast/0xd26822c2
I just checked out your miniapp. Wasn't aware you've been building this much already. It's qrcoin + follower buying + dau incentives + other advertising all in oneπ So, what do you think is needed for it to take off? One standout feature? one more refined feature? carving out a niche? a product hook that makes people check in daily? For example, I just thought of the follower "buying" / "targeting" idea and envisioned @frontend @replyfarcaster to be interested in getting more followers (also engagement, etc.) - but instead of targeting all farcasters or pro users (current options), I'd rather specifically target /replyguys & active repliers with a $reply reward as I can envision $reply to turn into a replyguy status token and those seem to be the best target. This was another idea I just had and I feel it's "almost" possible with product clank. https://farcaster.xyz/juli/0x32989f69
:-) Yes this has been deployed silently in the last 48h. Exactly product link aims to be the place where builders come To build Collaborate with other builders Gain attention to the products they build Win together with the network In the coming weeks everything will be unveiled, and I think by now you have a good sense of my character and you know I usually will never just create hype. So I think it's pretty promising to stay tuned π
An absolutely about your example with @reply, and the use case you describing the quoted cast - let's do it! Let's hope on a call and design exactly the experience you want
@productclank is putting together some magic for us all to use!
- brand value on @brnd
Any Plans to further develop brnd or the Miniapp? In which direction? π
BRND is actively evolving! Right now, weβre adding new onchain brands every day and refining our listing processβmanual for now, but aiming for more automation soon. Looking ahead, weβre designing BRND 2.0 with features like NFT Podiums, advanced brand rewards, customizable profiles, and exclusive community access. We're also exploring new token utilities, daily streaks, and brand alliances to enhance engagement. The roadmap is clear: more personalization, automation, and rewarding ways for both brands and the community to grow together...
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- disperse using https://Airdrop.ham.cooking :)
- collab with BizarreBeasts ($BB) for custom artwork and content creation/distribution, or sponsor a treasury drop π§οΈ https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/building-the-dollarbb-empire-on-dollarglanker-why-empire-builder-works-for-artists-and-creators
π BIG WINS FOR THE $GLANKER EMPIRE! π° Massive shout-out to the $GLANKER Empire Builder team, @diviflyy and @yerbearserker! They've been building something Based and BIZARRE, and now the market is noticing! π With a market cap now over $225k and the token up over 112% this month nearing new ATHs, it's clear the market sees the power of the $GLANKER platform! This protocol is essential for builders and creators, providing the tools to focus efforts, maintain value, and unlock endless opportunities for project utility! Congrats on the incredible validation and success! I'm proud to be a part of the $GLANKER empire as a token holder, AND as a creator using the protocol every day! https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/building-the-dollarbb-empire-on-dollarglanker-why-empire-builder-works-for-artists-and-creators
Thank you for all you are and do @bizarrebeast!
back at ya!
Best wishes bizarrebeast Happy Friday mate
Congrats to @ak0o0.eth on launching the first Zora Creator Coin Empire (that I know of)! I dropped $5 of $WETH & $20 of $GLANKER into his treasury so he can @dish out some rewards to his early holders! Empire Builder = no code token tools to help you grow your Dream into an Empire! (You need to be a top 5 holder of your Zora Coin to deploy an Empire) (You can launch a clanker token via Empire Builder, or attach an Empire to any Clanker Token deployed through your connected wallet)
Something is cooking, Thanks to you legend π«‘
Youβre welcome and please pass on the good news and use case π€£ Honestly thanks so much for trying it out! I really look forward to seeing what you cook with it! Also I recommend adding the mini app and turning on notifications so you find out when you get rewards! You can look at the main page leaderboard to see what other Empires are doing! By far @bizarrebeast.farcaster.ethβs $BB Empire & @push-.farcaster.ethβs $PUsH Empire are worth a gander for some potent design & usage (also regular rewards distribution π)
Both are my friends I added the mini app for sure , just one issue , every time I wanna check my empire when opening the mini app should I put my token address again ?
Really cool @ak0o0.eth π₯
I think we have many fun conversations about building our empires , Thanks king
Yea! Lmk if you have any questions. Iβm having a blast building on empire. You might enjoy this post π https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/building-the-dollarbb-empire-on-dollarglanker-why-empire-builder-works-for-artists-and-creators
This is great. I added my Zora creator coin to my empire as a booster, but I had already created a glanker token to be the cornerstone of it, although I would like it to be my creator coin in Zora. I guess this can't be changed, right? Although with this explanation you gave @ak0o0.eth, I have several ideas on how to provide a steady flow with Rodeo.
Personally I feel like it's best to have your own deployed token at the center, like you've done with your own Empire Coin. I'd use the Zora Creator Coin as a Booster and you can give it a higher value if you'd like, and/or use it as Treasury Rewards etc. I'm a strong proponent of wanting people/projects to have their Core Token exist in their own tooling/project vs dependent on a platform like Zora etc.
I understand, so I'll continue as I am without any changes, but I'll just add some weekly boosters for the Zora coins I create. What I'm still working on is the flow, although Rodeo's is great, but I'm also integrating it with Paragraph coins. The most important thing and what can give it value is precisely what you mention, adding it to the treasury so that it can be part of the rewards.
Really Dope collection @screamvision!! You should def consider launching a $GLANKER Empire to encouraging both collecting and holding π₯. Here's a creator's playbook I published recently π https://paragraph.com/@bizarrebeasts/building-the-dollarbb-empire-on-dollarglanker-why-empire-builder-works-for-artists-and-creators