Kevin Kelly's "1,000 True Fans" concept is realized through Farcaster, a platform with niche communities known as channels. Like the Nature channel for landscape photographers and nature enjoyers, these channels bring together like-minded individuals, creating a fertile ground for creators to connect deeply with their specific audiences.
Farcaster's channels are more than just social hubs; they function as distribution networks for creators, allowing them to share their work with a highly engaged audience. For a landscape photographer, the Nature Channel is an ideal space to showcase their art to people who truly appreciate it.
Enter Rodeo.com, a rapidly growing NFT marketplace that integrates seamlessly with Farcaster. This connection enables creators to share posts directly with engaged followers, turning them into collectors. By bridging content and commerce, Rodeo fosters an ecosystem where meaningful engagement translates into monetization.
Creators don't need a massive following to thrive on Farcaster. Unlike X, where content gets buried in an endless feed, Farcaster’s focused communities ensure that even those with a small audience can connect with engaged, supportive fans. One user, @artvisionnft, shared that with just 70 followers on Farcaster, she received more meaningful engagement than with 140,000 on X. This highlights how Farcaster prioritizes connection over noise, making it a powerful tool for creators looking to build a loyal fan base.
Together, Farcaster and Rodeo.com provide a comprehensive platform for creators to cultivate and monetize their fan base, leveraging the power of engaged communities and collectors.
Jonathan Colton
Unlocking the Power of 1,000 True Fans with @farcaster and @rodeodotclub
Imagine fading fc
i love the concept in theory, but still doubtful if we have enough engaged fans as of the moment on fc. any case studies of creators making enough to sustain from the fans?
We're still in early. But I believe this will be a reality as the Farcaster and Rodeo scale more.
Bookmarked 🤍