# The Great Tortoise Stampede: GM Farcaster ep299 *GM Farcaster ep299 RECAP Tuesday, October 14, 2025 * By [GM Farcaster](https://paragraph.com/@gmfarcaster) · 2025-10-15 farcaster, gmfarcaster, ethereum, blockchain, nfts, daos, base, degen, clanker --- **GM!** Due to travel this week, we did a pop-up Tuesday show before we head to Aptos Experience in NYC. Be on the look out for sneak peeks of Brooklyn and half court shots at the Barclay Center. We'll also be streaming our 300th!!!! episode on Friday live from NYC! More info to come! Keep an eye on the [/gmfarcaster](https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/gmfarcaster) channel for details. **REMINDER:** We dropped all the [**player and sponsor info for the next season of CastOut**](https://farcaster.xyz/nounishprof/0x85dcd07a) in the [**/castout channel**](https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/castout) with a slight adjustment to the schedule. We'll start the next season of CastOut on November 3. Let us know if you want to join in the fun! ➕ Be sure to add the [**GM Farcaster mini app**](https://farcaster.xyz/miniapps/RWk7UVoMf6vW/gm-farcaster) and follow [/gmfarcaster](https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/gmfarcaster) so you don't miss a thing! * * * ### The Great Tortoise Stampede: GM Farcaster ep299 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 TLDR: 🐢 Turtle swap race takes over feeds 🧢 Hosts reminisce about NFT NYC origins 💰 Farcaster launches 10% USDC deposit bonus 💬 New swap comment feature sparks jokes about “poor traders” 🕵‍♂️ Community debates public wallet tabs and privacy From our ChatGPT Intern: The episode starts with a pajama-to-live-stream sprint, some hat-based branding strategy, and a nostalgic detour to NFT NYC 2022, before rapidly devolving into a mix of deposit bonuses, turtle races, and people trying to mint their way into free prizes. Meanwhile, Farcaster drops new wallet features, Horsefacts turns swap comments into a tortoise stampede, and the crew debates whether public wallet tabs would spark transparency… or mass poverty reveals. [![](https://paragraph.com/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA1F_zF_H0U) * * * ### ⏱ Chapters 🎙 [**GM**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA1F_zF_H0U&t=0s) — 0:00:00 💰 [**New: Deposit Bonus**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA1F_zF_H0U&t=468s) — 0:07:48 💬 [**Swap Comments**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA1F_zF_H0U&t=712s) — 0:11:52 📰🛠 [**FC & Builder News**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA1F_zF_H0U&t=1165s) — 0:19:25 * * * 🧢 **Pajamas, Hats & NFT NYC Lore** The episode kicks off with classic GM Farcaster chaos — one host is live mere minutes after rolling out of bed, relying on AI filters and strategic hat placement to keep things “on brand.” A nostalgic detour follows, as they reminisce about meeting at NFT NYC 2022 through Chris Co-Created, complete with memories of being showered with pins and stickers. They celebrate the show’s 299th episode milestone and give shoutouts to early community members like Chris and Justin, setting a warm and familiar tone. 🎁 **Mint Expectations vs Reality** Adrienne shares a funny YouTube comment saga where a viewer who minted an episode demanded a prize and threatened to withhold likes until they got it. The hosts clarify that minting isn’t a guaranteed raffle ticket—though occasional prizes and onchain rewards (like Clanker or Degen) may pop up. 💰 **USDC Bonus & Turtle Stampede** The big news of the day is Farcaster’s new 10% USDC deposit bonus on Base, paid out weekly over 10 weeks—provided users don’t move their funds. The hosts joke about their inability to “just hold” USDC without swapping it for something shiny. They then pivot to the surprise turtle invasion: Horsefacts uses the new swap comment feature to launch a tortoise race tied to Matt Lee’s Tortoise token. Suddenly, everyone’s feed is full of turtle emojis, revealing both the fun potential and quirks of Farcaster’s evolving social-trading blend. 🕵‍♂️ **Wallet Transparency & Community Reactions** The conversation wraps with Jake’s proposal to add a public “holdings” tab to profiles, sparking a lively privacy debate. While some see it as inevitable and aligned with recent wallet integrations, others worry it will turn Farcaster into a comparison game or deter usage. Base already has such a feature, and Yes2Crypto delivers a memorable line: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” The hosts agree that while wallet snooping is possible for the curious, making it frictionless may not be wise for everyone. * * * ### 📎 Show Notes & Links – Casts & Stuff We Talked About 📅 **CastOut start date changed to November 3:** [https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/castout](https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/castout) 🏆 **The prize is the NFT; the NFT is the prize:** [https://farcaster.xyz/adrienne/0xdd667f33](https://farcaster.xyz/adrienne/0xdd667f33) 💰 **New — Deposit Bonus:** [https://farcaster.xyz/v/0x20411939](https://farcaster.xyz/v/0x20411939) 🌉 **The easy bridge:** [https://farcaster.xyz/0xluo.eth/0x5183abb9](https://farcaster.xyz/0xluo.eth/0x5183abb9) 🔄 **NEW — Swap Comments:** [https://farcaster.xyz/dwr/0x85ff110a https://farcaster.xyz/v/0xf255ea87](https://farcaster.xyz/dwr/0x85ff110ahttps://farcaster.xyz/v/0xf255ea87) 🐢 **I like turtles:** [https://farcaster.xyz/horsefacts.eth/0x2d339b66 https://farcaster.xyz/nounishprof/0xc5e1bb08](https://farcaster.xyz/horsefacts.eth/0x2d339b66https://farcaster.xyz/nounishprof/0xc5e1bb08) 📊 **Asset tab?:** [https://farcaster.xyz/jake/0x12b4b93f](https://farcaster.xyz/jake/0x12b4b93f) 🧪 **Mini app demo for Base App:** [https://farcaster.xyz/dtso/0x9aa1cb56](https://farcaster.xyz/dtso/0x9aa1cb56) 🧠 **Neynar vibe coding studio:** [https://farcaster.xyz/rish/0x7ed85222](https://farcaster.xyz/rish/0x7ed85222) ✂ **Are you a clipper?:** [https://farcaster.xyz/dwr/0x63bad1aa](https://farcaster.xyz/dwr/0x63bad1aa) 🚫 **No one else follow:** [https://farcaster.xyz/derek/0x1f79f224](https://farcaster.xyz/derek/0x1f79f224) 👉 **But definitely follow us:** [https://farcaster.xyz/adrienne/0x0c70b13e](https://farcaster.xyz/adrienne/0x0c70b13e) 🪄 **Bridge your OG NFT:** [https://farcaster.xyz/hellno.eth/0x5be6d2b9](https://farcaster.xyz/hellno.eth/0x5be6d2b9) ⚡ **Clank on mainnet:** [https://farcaster.xyz/dish/0x7054940d](https://farcaster.xyz/dish/0x7054940d) 🎰 **Bigger faster casino?:** [https://farcaster.xyz/resipsa/0x6ec66a1e](https://farcaster.xyz/resipsa/0x6ec66a1e) 📺 **Peak media:** [https://farcaster.xyz/garrett/0x1c765793](https://farcaster.xyz/garrett/0x1c765793) 🤔 **What’s the thesis?:** [https://farcaster.xyz/entropybender/0x275f83f6](https://farcaster.xyz/entropybender/0x275f83f6) 🚀 **Degen journey:** [https://farcaster.xyz/jacek/0xebe3d134](https://farcaster.xyz/jacek/0xebe3d134) 👕 **That merch is supertight:** [https://farcaster.xyz/mintedmerch/0x5b57c416](https://farcaster.xyz/mintedmerch/0x5b57c416) 🎟 **He’ll be there — if you gift him a punk:** [https://farcaster.xyz/v/0x610f1f72](https://farcaster.xyz/v/0x610f1f72) 📚 **Deodad lore:** [https://farcaster.xyz/horsefacts.eth/0xace620f8](https://farcaster.xyz/horsefacts.eth/0xace620f8) * * * **And our musings elsewhere:**  ------------------------------- **Learn more about sponsoring GM Farcaster:** **Media Kit:** [https://mediakit.gmfarcaster.com/](https://mediakit.gmfarcaster.com/) **Adrienne: Some of the Things: Some of the things:** [https://someofthethings.substack.com/p/back-to-mongolia-ai-bot-update-parenting](https://someofthethings.substack.com/p/back-to-mongolia-ai-bot-update-parenting) **Nounish Prof: Unpacking with Prof:**  [https://paragraph.xyz/@nounishprof](https://paragraph.xyz/@nounishprof) AND [www.gmfarcaster.com](http://www.gmfarcaster.com) **is live along with a new GM Farcaster FAQ:** [https://paragraph.xyz/@adrienne/gm-farcaster-faq](https://paragraph.xyz/@adrienne/gm-farcaster-faq) **AND GM Farcaster is now available everywhere you get your podcasts including** [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@GMFarcaster)**,** [Apple podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gm-farcaster-21-minutes-of-farcaster-news/id1715962926) **and** [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/0mskFuV0hSlE21Tn3M9kjo)**!** **Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to** [**GMFarcaster.com**](http://GMFarcaster.com)**.** **NOTE:** Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. --- *Originally published on [GM Farcaster](https://paragraph.com/@gmfarcaster/the-great-tortoise-stampede-gm-farcaster-ep299)*