Bullers
Frame: Launch Yo
Creator: @stephancill
Token: $YO on Basescan
Network: Base
Sometimes, all you need to say is “yo.” Inspired by the viral Yo app from 2014, Yo brings a simplified notification experience to Farcaster, now enhanced with onchain functionality via Super Yo’s stored permanently on Base.
Yo is a Frame-powered social app that allows users to:
Send a simple “yo” notification to anyone on Farcaster
Send a Super Yo—an onchain “yo” that transfers 1000 $YO to the recipient
View the leaderboard to see the most active Yo senders
Buy more $YO tokens to keep the fun going
Find friends using Yo – Easily locate other users to send notifications to
Frame-powered notifications – Send a Yo directly inside Warpcast
Super Yo’s on Base – Each Super Yo is permanently stored onchain
Gamified leaderboard – Track top Yo senders and receivers
Friends list & token purchases – Keep your Yo network active
Using Yo is as simple as it gets:
Open the Yo Frame inside Warpcast
Select a friend and send a Yo
Want to make it onchain? Send a Super Yo (1000 $YO sent on Base)
Check the leaderboard and see where you stand
This simple yet fun social experiment shows how minimal interactions can still have onchain impact.
The original Yo app was created in just eight hours at the request of the CEO of Mobli, who wanted a single-button app to notify his assistant or wife. It launched on April Fools' Day 2014 for Android and iOS, though it was initially rejected by Apple for being too simple. Despite this, the app went viral, showing the power of minimal interactions in social apps.
I kept seeing Yo's pop up on my Farcaster feed over the past week and got curious. Normally, this kind of rapid activity signals memecoins pumping and dumping, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a fun and engaging Frame app instead.
I haven’t obtained any $YO yet, but I’m sure I’ll be trying out Super Yo soon. It’ll be interesting to see if Yo remains an active way to say hello or if it fades away like its original version years ago after the novelty wears off.
Minimalist yet fun – Sometimes a “yo” is all you need.
Onchain permanence adds a unique twist – Super Yo’s make it more than just a message.
Gamified engagement with the leaderboard – A reason to keep sending Yo’s.
Absolutely. Yo is a playful and nostalgic throwback, now given an onchain twist. The Super Yo mechanic makes it more than just a gimmick—it introduces a fun way to interact with micro-transactions on Base.
The big question: Will simple onchain interactions like this evolve into larger social experiences? If so, Yo is a great example of blending nostalgia with blockchain utility.
If you’re into social apps, gamification, or just want to surprise a friend with a Yo, this is a must-try. Let me know what you think! 👋🔥
Hi, Bullers here (@db) 👋—I'm exploring the Farcaster and Base ecosystems, discovering new apps and sharing what I find daily. I’ve been in crypto since 2017, building Tuum Technologies and working on projects like intori, Hedera Wallet Snap, and Identify Snap. This journey is purely driven by my passion for the space - I want to understand what’s being built, connect with founders, and contribute where I can. If you’re building something interesting, let’s connect! Reach out to me on Warpcast or X.
