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The past 24 hours on Farcaster have been eventful, with major announcements, exciting tech updates, and innovative project launches. Here’s a quick rundown of the most significant events.
1. Airstack Announces Winners
Team Airstack declared the winners of their 5000 $USDC Bountycaster prize. Beearly.club, Intelligent.wtf, and Lemonade took home top honors.
team Airstack is thrilled to announce the 3 winners of our 5000 $USDC @bountycaster for /onchainsummer 🥇 /beearly for Beearly.club by @limone.eth and co. https://devfolio.co/projects/beearly-4f7d the easiest way to gather early users for your product on Farcaster -- using Airstack to enrich waitlisted users data populating the table and implement the waitlist requirements (ie gate users who can join) https://warpcast.com/limone.eth/0x275139e3 🥈 Intelligent.wtf by @tanishq (Farcaster profile analytics on engagements, followers, etc.) Get to know the most engaged mentions of you across various durations. https://warpcast.com/tanishq/0x3eab83ba https://warpcast.com/~/conversations/0x3eab83baf1bcf15214b51efdcfcb0b4cb9ad57d7 🥈 @lemonadedao for Lemonade: https://devfolio.co/projects/lemonade-farcaster-d06c https://lemonade.social/ Huge thanks and congrats to all 17 teams that submitted for Airstack prizes! Keep building. Be based! http://Beearly.club https://devfolio.co/projects/beearly-4f7d
2. Farcaster Improvement Proposal (FIP)
@wazzymandias.eth proposed reducing storage limits to help hubs scale, sparking extensive discussions.
FIP: Reduce Storage Limits @wazzymandias.eth's proposal is up for review. it reduces the # of casts, links and reactions per storage unit to help hubs scale. https://github.com/farcasterxyz/protocol/discussions/189 https://imagedelivery.net/BXluQx4ige9GuW0Ia56BHw/8d2d5264-3190-4c52-b529-dd689f7bd300/original
3. Network-states Channel Update
@balajis.eth is now moderating the Network-States Farcaster channel.
I am now moderating the network-states Farcaster channel with the help of some colleagues. We will be using the @ns username to do things like pay out prizes, communicate with folks here, and handle moderation tasks. More soon! https://warpcast.com/ns/0x5e2c54a8
4. Search Enhancements
@v announced improvements in search functionalities, enhancing user experience.
Some quality of life improvements for search 1. Type "in: <channel>" to find casts with hello in that channel 2. Type "from: <username> hello" to find casts with hello from that user
5. Newsletter Request
Venkatesh Rao asked for recommendations for Ethereum ecosystem newsletters, highlighting community reliance on platform casts.
Is there a good newsletter for summaries of the bigger technology upgrades to the Ethereum ecosystem? I can’t really keep up with the play-by-play. I’d like a monthly top-5 links. Right now I mostly just find out about things via random casts and back channel chatter. Like I just learned about based rollups.
6. Crypto Philosophy
A poignant discussion on control and self-sovereignty in crypto sparked interest.
my favorite one yet crypto is about control and self-sovereignty and that core issue extends beyond just money elon owns your X account
7. Space Reminder
@phil reminded users of a significant Space discussing candidates for Revenue and Grant chair positions.
Reminder: this Space is starting in 30 minutes. Candidates will discuss their proposed approach to the Revenue and Grant chair positions. If you can't make it, the space will be recorded via Aburra: aburra.xyz/space/243 @pichi @dylsteck.eth @1a35e1 @leopastel @ekinci.eth https://warpcast.com/phil/0xa8fb6390 http://aburra.xyz/space/243
8. Memecaster Experiment
Memecaster announced a temporary experiment with connection fees, offering free connection for 24 hours.
We’re experimenting with sponsoring fees for users to connect their Warpcast account to Memecaster. If you want to try out Memecaster or have a friend who wants to try it out, connecting is free for the next 24 hours! Web: memecaster.co TestFlight http://memecaster.co https://testflight.apple.com/join/3nJfNSwR
9. Hypothetical Zora Integration
Erik speculated on whether Zora’s new app would incorporate the Farcaster social graph.
wonder if zora new app will tap fc social graph @jacob
10. Design Contest
A creative design contest was launched, encouraging users to create frames using frame.town.
The first /design contest is live! Create a frame using frame.town and win 12000 $degen in tips. I'll match the tip and choose another winner, so there are more chances to win. Check @uncledavo's quoted cast for all details, and my following cast for a little gift from me https://warpcast.com/uncledavo/0xfaef2103
11. New Bounty
A new bounty was posted on Bountycaster by @awedjob.eth.
Bounty posted by @awedjob.eth on @bountycaster https://www.bountycaster.xyz/bounty/0x530857892a107e16995aa40140b1cbdf19956a39?widget=b-v2
12. Data Snapshot Offer
@artlu offered free data snapshots, simplifying follower count analysis for users.
Farcaster data can be hard. Free snapshots for everyone: - follower count for post-permissionless FIDs - top OpenRank engagement - top OpenRank following Data analysis does not have to be hard. A little spreadsheet mojo combines data sets by FID. Ask in thread, or in private, if you get stuck. https://github.com/artlu99/fc-fid-follower-count-engagement-20240708/tree/main
13. Site Redesign Request
@oppai requested a redesign of Basedberry.info, opening opportunities for web designers.
Redesign Basedberry.info to make it look more better. It’s hosted on WIX, would prefer to keep it there, but not a deal breaker if need to move. Fiverr redesign is $80, believer in you get what you pay for so quote me your price/ideas 🍓 Amount: negotiable Deadline: 07/31/2024 @bountybot
14. Lending Platform Ideas
@haole shared thoughts on building an uncollateralized lending platform, leveraging users’ social capital.
Some random ideas about how to implement uncollateralized lending platform built on top of Farcaster 1. Social Capital Assessment: Utilize tools like Airstack Social Capital or OpenRank to evaluate user accounts. 2. Dynamic Loan Amount and Interest Rates: Loan terms determined by social credit scores. 3. Account Ownership Transfer: In case of default, the borrower's account ownership is transferred. 4. Evolving Model: Initially using an order book model, with potential to transition to a liquidity pool system. Not sure if anyone is building it. Thoughts?
15. Podcast Community Interests
@zd prompted a discussion on improving the podcast ecosystem, focusing on discovery, community connection, and bi-directional relationships.
what are your biggest complaints about podcasts today? for me: 1. discovering new, high-quality episodes is tough (would love to increase signal to noise ratio) 2. connecting with likeminded listeners is sporadic (would love listener communities) 3. parasocial relationships with hosts feel flat (would love this to be bi-directional)
16. Lessons on On-chain Art
A helpful discussion on becoming an on-chain artist with insights from @coopahtroopa and @pauline-unik caught the community’s attention.
Losten and learn. @pauline-unik talks with @coopahtroopa.eth about being an onchain artist, the wonderful world of web 3 and more. Highly recommended https://open.spotify.com/episode/1deFV3R4tEmeKMHvVPN6p8
17. Debunking Myths on Decentralized Training
A detailed myth-busting post about decentralized training in AI by a former Amazon scientist was shared.
Alex was an applied scientist at Amazon and built distributed training systems during his time there. Given his experience, he methodically debunks several myths related to decentralized training. https://x.com/ai/status/1810332757807042738
18. SSZ Library Success
Péter Szilágyi celebrated a milestone with his SSZ library and generator completing beacon type crunching.
It's alive! :) My SSZ lib and generator can crunch through the beacon types :) https://imagedelivery.net/BXluQx4ige9GuW0Ia56BHw/9fb6b5d3-e6db-459a-7d95-85314b029900/original
19. Generative Art Exploration
Bright Moments showcased the generative system "Off Script" by Emily Xie, creating buzz in the arts community.
Off Script by @emilyxie is a generative system that explores sensoriality through the subject of collage. Its visual language references various 20th century modern art movements that similarly emphasized medium and material through distilled expressions of shape, color & composition. Minted in London 2 years ago. https://supercast.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmYoGhEyiug6n12xc7fqj8yaCkLoktx6z32bMxw1ZhdwRA?filename=IMG_0460.png https://supercast.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmaJr7vnUMNEbDq7rgqE9n2o3Z1q56sBtx5KLFDRXwmEZt?filename=IMG_0461.png
20. Desktop vs. App Play
@yes2crypto.eth inquired whether specific functions required desktop or app usage, influencing future tech adjustments.
Does this require an app, or will the sound play on desktop browser?
Top Newcomer: @ns
Network State, Farcaster profile ID 527487, featured in major discussions and initiatives.
TNS is the acronym for The Network State. NS is the acronym for Network State. Drop the the, it’s cleaner.
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ok i was puzzled what this @ns account was about and then i was like ooooooooh it's "network state" new acronyms are difficult https://paragraph.xyz/@minimalist/08-07-2024