Pier 57, Daffodil Classroom

I’m excited to host this Friday’s permissionless-style /fcny meetup at Pier 57. Here’s what you need to know:

• Daffodil Classroom (Main Meeting Point): No matter what time you arrive, the Daffodil Classroom is our main meeting point! Please stop by when you arrive to grab your name tag so others can easily recognize you’re here for Farcaster Fridays. It’s a great way to connect with everyone!

- 2:30-6 PM: Open coworking space in the classroom during these hours. You can grab food from the market (check out the map for nearby options) and feel free to explore or eat in the common spaces. Alcohol is allowed anywhere except inside the classroom.

- 6-8 PM: Official meetup hours. The classroom is available for socializing until 8 PM, so stop by, pick up your name tag, and connect with the community! The classroom will be open but I highly recommend you grab something to eat/drink and head up to the roof to enjoy the sunset.

Although the classroom closes at 8 PM, everyone is welcome to hang out at Pier 57 afterward. Little Island, which is right next door, is open until 11 PM and a great spot to explore with other casters!

Pro tips:

• Bring a picnic blanket

• Pack a jacket if you’re staying later into the evening

• RSVP through events.xyz so you can be notified of any last minute changes or announcements

https://events.xyz

Farcaster Friday: NYC

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• Bring your icebreaker.xyz card to connect with other casters

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

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If you'd like to support FCNY, a community-driven initiative with no sponsorship or funding from Farcaster itself, please consider minting the above or sending tips to fatefinder.eth

WHEN: Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 @ 6 PM - 9 PM

WHERE: Brooklyn at a Private, members-only Tabletop Club

GAMES: You get to choose what we play! We'll discuss what games to bring in the chat.

WHAT TO BRING: BYOB, food, and your A-game!

Cost: The club requires a $15 entry fee. Please note that by choosing to RSVP, you are confirming that you will pay the club $15 online to confirm your entry as my guest

CAPACITY: 16 people

PRIZES: pending

Do I need to arrive on time? No, you can come and go as you please, but you must pay the $15 to confirm your spot.

Why only 16 people? This is the number of members they are comfortable with me hosting.

How can I support FCNY? Tip $DEGEN to @serendipity, $ to fatefinder.eth, ask for venmo

How can I support this event? Mint the NFT below. Funds go towards food, drinks, prizes, organizational fees

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Will there be more tabletop meetups? That depends on you, the community! If you'd like for this to be a series, let me know.

How can I sponsor or help organize events at FCNY? Check out our website and contact @serendipity

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Thank you to @ispeaknerd.eth for helping organize more /tabletop IRL. Share-To-Earn by Snickerdoodle lets you earn crypto with your audience.

Shortly before joining Farcaster, I attended NFTNYC alone. I had no X account, no social media presence and zero connections in the crypto world. I braved the blistering heat simply because I wanted to see what was happening in the digital art world. I took some pictures with some famous artists because other people did, talked with some folks at Rug Radio, and left with some tote bags to use later for groceries.

The first day I joined Farcaster, I chose the username @serendipity, my favorite word and just dove right in and started casting. It was an experiment for me, having never truly been active on social media as myself before. A day in, I didn’t understand what was happening and it felt, and still does feel, like a more social version of crypto LinkedIn, which didn’t capture my interest.

What made me stay? I attended a Farcaster meetup in NYC.

My very first Farcaster meetup, I serendipitously found myself surrounded by early users who shared with me the Farcaster origin story. They talked to me about how everybody on Farcaster was a builder, founder, a group of chronic overachievers and hustlers like me. I liked the energy of the people I met that day and I decided to stay on Farcaster.

When I was 18-year-old, I almost died from cancer. Having a medical death sentence might have come out of the blue for most people but not for me. I knew something was wrong. I was a chronic go-getter and from a very young age, had a solid long-term plan, vision, and mission to revolutionize the world. By the time I was in high school, I was used to breaking barriers; creating a newspaper, organizing a cross country conference for an embassy, etc.

Being a serious person trying to change the world can be lonely, and I was nerd swiped when I heard I’d be joining a community of like-minded, driven individuals. From that point onwards, even if I didn’t cast every day, I went to nearly every meetup in NYC. I thrived on the energy of meetups, learning about people’s projects, and connecting with others who shared my mindset. 20 or so people, meeting in a random bar, no reservations just good old fashioned disorganized fun.

There was a running joke about the male-to-female ratio in tech, seeing that I’d often be the only woman in attendance. I naturally took on hostess roles at meetups doing little things like getting people to rally for dinner, so we wouldn’t leave hungry at 11 PM when the bar closes. I noticed more often the improvements that could be made to elevate the meetups in terms of inclusivity, diversity, and security. Friends began asking me to host my own meetups, but I always declined because I was too busy. My career remains in public health, where I consult on projects, am developing an AI-powered health navigation app, and evaluate multimillion-dollar loan proposals.

What changed? A Farcaster friend came to visit NYC.

When I first met this friend while they were visiting NYC, we visited a museum together. This time around, I knew more people in the community and asked if they’d be interested in attending a meetup. In three days, I organized community partners, giveaway donations from the community, a venue that would accept crypto tips, and created a check in variable NFT through Icebreaker to build your own FCNY archway. FCNY#1 was born.

I chose a venue for 30 people, expecting half the invitees wouldn’t attend. Out of 300 applications, I approved 67 and we had 100% attendance. This was a 168% increase from average Farcaster meetups. By night’s end, around 80 people had squeezed into the tiny room. Among the attendees, 34% of attendees were founders, 51% were builders.

That night, I realized I wasn’t the only one who felt the need for organized community meetups focused on genuine connections rather than corporate affiliations. I see FCNY as a public good, not as a full-time job. FCNY#1 was the start of what I like to call community in the front, networking in the back. Just simply human beings who met on Farcaster meeting each other in NYC.

You might be wondering what my end game is, the strategy I’m following, etc. but the truth is, I am simply helping a community of friends I have met on Farcaster.

For FCNY#2, funding was a serious challenge. With no crypto industry connections beyond the Farcaster friends I made in NYC, I needed to cover costs without charging attendees exorbitant fees just to attend, without even covering drinks. The average cost for a venue that can accommodate a group of about 100 people and fits our needs in NYC is about $11,000 and that’s with negotiations and not including food and beverage minimums and other fees. After pitching to over 25 venues and 15+ potential sponsors, I secured a location and enough funding.

FCNY#2 was another success, 97 attendees out of 100 approved from 500 applicants, a 44.78% increase in participation. We highlighted Farcaster artists, rented out a bowling alley at a famous celebrity’s sports bar, organized community donations for giveaways, and had IRL frame activations built by attendees. Real people using and building the ecosystem. My personal accomplishment was having a large uptick in female attendance and participation and ,most significantly, attendance from attendees' wives and long term partners, etc. who enjoyed the evening and joined the platform afterwards.

Despite the success, the current ecosystem can’t sustain funding for large-scale community meetups. I refuse to compromise the community’s integrity to make this happen or to charge exorbitant amounts to the community. Instead, until the ecosystem can support it again, I will focus on casual meetups and smaller, more intimate events like Onchain Summer Solstice bbq for art enthusiasts, /wellness meetups with cold plunge challenges and /tabletop nights. And I hope with time as more people join FCNY, they’ll want to co-host other interest (channel) based meetups.

Smaller events allow for quality experiences – like wagyu burgers and five artisan cheeses for BBQ, venues like a member only tabletop club, etc. I now have connection with various venues, boat lines, restaurants, attractions, buildings, ready to support whatever the community desires.

Though the meetups may be smaller for the time being, this was, in my opinion, only inevitable as the community continues to grow. Quality remains high and it’s about what we as a community want to do while creating memorable experiences together, and I’m here to make it happen.

And get ready, because FCNY#3 is coming—catch you at the next wellness meetup!

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Introducing Onchain Summer Solstice: A Celebration of Digital Creativity

Join us on June 21st for an intimate event highlighting digital creative techniques and artists publishing their work digitally. Come and connect with 50 other members of the community who share a passion for art.

Date: June 21st

Time: Starting at 6 PM

Location: Brooklyn

Event Highlights:

• Live Interactive Art Installation: From 6 PM, collaborate with the community to create generative art while enjoying barbecue and refreshments.

• Summer Solstice Celebration: At 8:31 PM, as the sun sets, we will kick off the celebration with a stunning projection show.

• Farcaster Artists and DJs: We’ll feature talented artists and DJs from Farcaster, with @henry announcing the lineup over the next week.

• Surprises: Expect a few exciting surprises that will be revealed only at the event.

A Bit of History: In 1968, the ICA in London hosted Cybernetic Serendipity, an exhibition exploring the relationship between technology and creativity. This groundbreaking event showcased machines that generated patterns, played music, moved, and created movies, sparking a movement of technology-driven creativity. Today, we continue this legacy, surrounded by cybernetic art in various forms. Our event will provide insights into the tools used to create computer-generated art, showcase contributing artists, and delve into the history of cybernetic art.

RSVP Details: To cover the cost of the event, we're asking attendees to mint this generative art piece for just .005 ETH. Your support helps us bring this unique experience to life. All funds go towards the cost of running the event and not to any of the organizers. If you require a scholarship to attend, please reach out to @serendipity

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring and creative evening. We can’t wait to see you there!

Want to know more about /fcny? Check out our website and subscribe to this paragraph for announcements!

Farcon is delighted to partner with FCNY to bring an exhilarating giveaway to this year's Farcon! Step into the spirit of community and innovation with us. Karo (@serendipity) from FCNY will be announcing randomized winners for an array of fantastic prizes at several key moments throughout the event:

Thursday, May 2nd

After lunch at the Summit

At the Summit conclusion

At the start of the Summit After Party

Sunday, May 5th

During the FarCon Closing Ceremony's Closing Lunch + FarHack Prizes

Please note: Winners must be present to claim their prize at the time of announcement. Each attendee can win only once during Farcon week.

(Please scroll down to see entry, eligibility, prizes, distribution, etc.) 

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How to Enter:

• Check-In with POAP: At the event, check in using POAP and this is your entry to the giveaway.

• Automatic Entry: Checking in with POAP automatically enters you into the giveaway. There's nothing more you need to do to be in the running for a prize. However, to claim your prize, you must be present at the time of announcement.

• Giveaway Frame: To manage the giveaway, we’re using an interactive frame created by @breadcat that will be posted in /farcon.

• Drawing and Winning: The giveaway frame will randomly select winners from those who checked in via POAP. It ensures a fair chance for all entrants.

• Check if You've Won: Stay tuned to the Farcon channel to see the frame in action. You can actively check to see if you've won and follow along as winners are announced.

Prizes:

• Details about the prizes are provided above. Remember, if you win, subsequent wins will be invalidated to allow everyone a fair chance.

Distribution:

• Prize distribution is managed by the sponsors or individuals who provided them. Organizers will facilitate winner announcements and connect winners with contributors for prize collection.

Legal Disclaimers:

• Farcon, FCNY, and its organizers disclaim all responsibility for the condition, delivery, and quality of the prizes. Prizes are awarded "as is" with no warranties.

• Participation in the giveaway is voluntary and at the participant's own risk. By entering, you release Farcon, FCNY, and its organizers from any liability for losses or damages that may arise from participation or from receiving or using the prize.

Winner Announcement:

• Winners will be revealed during the event times listed above. Make sure to check if you’ve won following each announcement.

  We're dedicated to making the giveaways a thrilling and memorable experience for everyone, with transparent and fair practices. Don't miss out—participate and you could be walking away with a fantastic prize!

Super excited for FCNY #2, and I’m incredibly thankful for the amazing backing from our sponsors! They each play a vital role in making
FCNY#2 not just possible, but memorable.

Community Partners: Huge thanks to our supporters who’ve stepped up to help cover most of the essentials. Their contributions ensure we can enjoy the event to the fullest without worrying about the basics.

Raffle Heroes: Get ready for some exciting surprises, thanks to the generous companies donating amazing prizes. It’s going to be a blast!

Beverage Buddies: A big cheer for POAP and PRIVY! They’re ensuring we stay refreshed throughout the event, helping make the good times roll.

Organizing FCNY is a labor of love for me—there’s no paycheck at the end, just the satisfaction of bringing us all together. It’s the support from our sponsors for each meetup that helps bridge the gap and cover most of what we need to make that meetup happen.

FCNY is always looking to connect with more sponsors who want to support our vibrant community! For FCNY#2, we've had over 475 people apply to join and only have capacity for 80 people at the venue. Having more sponsors would allow us to reserve larger venues that can hold more people and create more memorable experiences. If you or someone you know is interested in getting involved, please reach out to @serendipity.

What's Happening at FCNY#2?

• NFT Check-In: Start the night right by securing your unique variable NFT through Icebreaker. Collect these at each FCNY event to eventually build your very own digital FCNY archway.

• Bowling Extravaganza: We’ve reserved a bowling alley for unlimited strikes, spares, and laughs.

• Art Showcase: The captivating artwork of @Priyanka will be displayed on a large screen at the event.

• YOINK IRL: Jump into @horsefact's IRL Yoink! game, a special treat designed exclusively for FCNY attendees.

• Photography Moments: Professional photos and instant printouts are available to capture and keep your best moments.

$150 Sugarfish gift card (x1) $25 Starbucks gift card (x4)

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Priyanka is a Canada based south asian photographer whose passion for photography is a manifestation of her yearning for peace and tranquility in a world that often feels overwhelming. She donated her edition “in waves of peace” for FCNY#2.

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Eligibility: Participation is solely for attendees present at FCNY #2.

Entry Method: To enter the giveaway, attendees must follow specific instructions provided at the event. These instructions will involve interacting with a designated Farcaster frame, using a password displayed on a screen at the event.

Selection of Winners: Winners will be selected through a random drawing from entries received via the Farcaster giveaway frame. The selection process ensures fairness and impartiality.

Prizes: Detailed information about the prizes can be found above. To maintain equity and excitement among participants, each attendee is eligible to win only one prize. Subsequent wins by the same participant will be invalidated, and a new winner will be drawn for the remaining prizes.

Distribution of Prizes: It is the responsibility of the raffle contributors (sponsors or individuals who provided the prizes) to directly manage and execute the distribution of prizes to the winners at FCNY #2. Organizers will facilitate the winner announcements and connect winners with the contributors for prize collection.

Legal Disclaimers:

• FCNY#2 and its organizers disclaim all responsibility for the condition, delivery, and quality of the prizes. Prizes are awarded "as is," without any warranty, express or implied.

• Prizes will be awarded directly by the sponsors or individuals who have provided them. The organizers act solely as intermediaries and cannot be held liable for any issues related to the distribution or condition of the prizes.

• Participation in the giveaway is voluntary and at the participant's own risk.

• By participating in the giveaway, attendees release FCNY#2 and its organizers from any liability for losses, damages, or expenses that may arise from their participation in the giveaway or from the receipt or use of any prize.

Winner Announcement: Winners will be revealed during the event. Ensure to check if you’ve won following the announcement. We're dedicated to making FCNY #2 a thrilling and memorable experience for everyone, with transparent and fair giveaway practices.