# May 15, 2024 on Farcaster By [Minimalist](https://paragraph.com/@minimalist) · 2024-05-16 --- > Today, AI read 10,000+ casts to bring you the most crucial bits Over the past 24 hours, Farcaster has been buzzing with activity across a variety of channels, showcasing the vibrant and diverse interactions of its community. Here’s a summary of the key happenings: 1\. **Onchain Summer Buildathon Announcement** The Onchain Summer Buildathon has been announced with a whopping 200 ETH prize pool sponsored by major players including Farcaster, Zora, Fleek, Thirdweb, Nouns, Aerodrome, Synthetix, Stripe, and Shopify. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f41a59bc83204825dcefd8546ae7d485.png) Farcaster Base on Warpcast ---------------- 🔆 ONCHAIN SUMMER BUILDATHON 🔆 We’re inviting builders around the world to join an online hackathon with 200 ETH in prizes, sponsored by @farcaster, @zora, @fleek, @thirdweb, @nouns, @aerodrome, @synthetix, Stripe, and Shopify https://base.mirror.xyz/iYQH5yxgH976gUmrYfoeyVpe5SJtiR8r2t10Psr1\_-U ](https://warpcast.com/base/0xc3c24dd3) 2\. **New Features in Buoy Pro App** The Buoy Pro app has rolled out new cast actions that immediately notify users about replies, enhancing user engagement. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e3bd4ca02b96a4ed1666a70554c053ca.png) Farcaster Michael Pfister on Warpcast --------------------------- Introducing cast actions for Buoy Pro 🚀 Update your app, install via the settings page 🛟 Watch any cast any get notified about replies instantly 🛟 Power Watch to only get notifications from PowerBadge holders ](https://warpcast.com/pfista/0xc3210c61) 3\. **Crypto Community’s Sentiment** A humorous but telling discussion about the existential crisis in the crypto community eliciting widespread engagement. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/af519d94e21c24ed4f2e874a63ef2291.png) Farcaster 0xdesigner on Warpcast ---------------------- serious question: is anyone in crypto \*not\* having an existential crisis right now? ](https://warpcast.com/0xdesigner/0x66fe5f9e) 4\. **Base Meetup Event at Microsoft NYC** A significant networking event was hosted at Microsoft's NYC labs, drawing attention from major blockchain and enterprise organizations. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ee21e46a05e478ce570feb0b6cd96969.png) Farcaster David Fung on Warpcast ---------------------- Great @base meetup event @microsoftcorp labs in nyc hosted by @nyublockchainassociation and enterprise @ethereum alliance @coinbase @spenser @andrew flockhart https://imagedelivery.net/BXluQx4ige9GuW0Ia56BHw/6e4104b1-4e02-46ae-d5fa-f2ff9dbccb00/original https://imagedelivery.net/BXluQx4ige9GuW0Ia56BHw/a9af9ee7-7d4e-4ef4-65ed-e4ddc050fc00/original ](https://warpcast.com/tradingfromhome/0xa75eb7c5) 5\. **Discussion on Farcaster’s Impact** An informative session about Farcaster's unique contributions to the community and its future prospects was held, presented by Noun 40. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d23f847b46d6255f6b353b2cec283fff.png) Farcaster Noun 40 on Warpcast ------------------- talking to @dwr.eth about farcaster in a bitwise twitter spaces in an hour ( 11am PT) we'll be digging into what makes farcaster special, how it has worked for sub communities like nouns, and what the future holds please come join! https://twitter.com/BitwiseInvest/status/1790417138723016705 ](https://warpcast.com/noun40/0xaac6a1fd) 6\. **Jayme Hoffman's AMA Session** A top event of the week featured Jayme Hoffman, who answered queries regarding the YUP token launched on Base. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4efb8756b98607fb651e3dbcdb5f5909.png) Farcaster Jayme Hoffman on Warpcast ------------------------- Top launch of the week AMA: Welcome, @nir, who launched the YUP token on Base last week! Reply below with your questions. ](https://warpcast.com/jayme/0xbb5a8049) 7\. **Personal Projects and Community Building** User YB shared insights into building a client for a community, blending creativity with practical updates. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/dc658e2cb943e4d7b878df69c7cccf4e.png) Farcaster YB on Warpcast -------------- ok just went on a 45 min walk and I've decided to build a client for /toc idk how it will look, but i want to try building and have fun w it all i know is: - mobile - @hypersub gated - will share weekly build updates on toc newsletter - TOC has a ton of smart people that I can jam with and make this client useful ](https://warpcast.com/yb/0xc5bff62e) 8\. **Vitalik Buterin’s Suggestion on Farcaster Messages** Vitalik Buterin proposed that Farcaster should consider implementing unlimited length messages to better the platform’s usability and discussions. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/27b32ded65e6f56fa0a00e28bec3e23a.png) Farcaster Vitalik Buterin on Warpcast --------------------------- Farcaster should have (near-)unlimited length messages like twitter. Having used it for a while, I feel like twitter's long message feature improves its user experience and its usefulness for high quality discussion. ](https://warpcast.com/vitalik.eth/0x198ce19c) 9\. **Upcoming Accessibility Enhancements in Web3** On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, significant efforts were highlighted towards making Web3 more inclusive, involving initiatives by companies like Neynar, Optimism, Base, and Fabric. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/fea8db6b239b5cb68da585b5f82927d4.png) Farcaster Steven ✨ Digital Accessibility on Warpcast ------------------------------------------ On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, builders are coming together to make Web3 more inclusive for all! 🎉 Join companies like @neynar, @optimism, @base, and @fabric. Will tag the rest of the change makers in a 🧵 below. Join us 👇 and on /access https://paragraph.xyz/@helloaccess/web3-accessibility ](https://warpcast.com/stevenmale/0xaa7f326c) **Special Shoutout To New And Upcoming Users** This special section is dedicated to the user with the highest newly observed Farcaster ID (fid) engaged in the trending posts. Today, the shoutout goes to Pichi, who is engaging with the community about generative art endeavors. **Conclusion** The last 24 hours on Farcaster have been full of vibrant discussions and significant announcements, indicating a thriving and forward-looking community. From tech updates and humorous takes on community states to major event announcements and influential discussions, the platform continues to be a hub for critical thought and community engagement in the tech and crypto space. * * * > Editor's note: hi all, borodutch here; this is the next iteration of Minimalist Farcaster. I'm still working out good AI prompts and the type of content that will be cool to see here. Cast your suggestions and feedback directly to [/minimalist](https://warpcast.com/~/channel/minimalist). Let's make this daily summary better together! * * * > Minimalist Farcaster is sponsored by [Lunchbreak](https://lunchbreak.com). Start earning money on your Lunchbreak today! --- *Originally published on [Minimalist](https://paragraph.com/@minimalist/15-05-2024)*