Why I Am Ending Support For My Alfafrens Channel

It's just not for me

Maretus.eth

Maretus.eth

The 1 way chat is not conducive to building the type of community that I want. I do understand that it has it's place, but it doesn't fit into my style. I do think this style of messaging has it's benefits and it can work great for some creators who aren't able to respond to every single DM they get. That is not me.

The Alfa farming mechanics that the platform are built around seem to favor whales, and large influencers who can subscribe to 1000s of channels while staying DEGEN positive. People without a lot of money or followers are not able to keep up. You can argue that people don't need to "keep up", but I think the numbers speak for themselves.



This system seems unsustainable without a constant influx of new users & new degen. When things slow down, as we saw with the UX bugs, the degen you earn per alfa staked begins to drop precipitously. Or at least it did in my case.

I don't like separating my attention between 2 different platforms. For me personally, being able to keep all of my conversations in 1 place has real advantages, mainly with time management.

I realize that the platform is still very young and will hopefully have a bright future. As a DEGEN fanboy and supporter, I obviously want projects that use it to be successful. It just isn't working for me personally, and I think my subscribers will be better served with a different model. I wish the platform the best of luck and I hope it finds a path to the broader crypto market. We will call this goodbye, for now - but maybe not forever.

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 7 months ago

In the past four months, the /success channel has evolved in ways I never could have imagined. What started as a simple idea to replace my Alfafrens has quickly grown into a passionate community. With upcoming changes to the channels, I want to ensure that /success is fully prepared to take advantage of every opportunity. To that end, I've decided to bring on an additional leader. We have so many amazing ideas in the works, and I want to make sure they all get the attention they deserve. Introducing my new 2nd in command, @roguehax.eth. Since the early daysl, he’s been a constant source of support—not just the “you’re doing a great job” kind, but the “yo, I found you 10 new subscribers” kind. On top of that, he made a promise to help return value to the syndicate and has been delivering on that daily ever since ~ from alpha calls to filling your bags and helping me foster a inclusive family environment. We wouldn’t have come this far without him, and I’m excited to see where we go next.

FlexasaurusRex ◨-◨ 🦖💎Farcaster
FlexasaurusRex ◨-◨ 🦖💎
Commented 7 months ago

well deserved, glad to have you as a friend and colleague @roguehax.eth on here!

RogueHax 🎩🎯Farcaster
RogueHax 🎩🎯
Commented 7 months ago

Thank you bro its likewise no day is complete if you haven’t /flexforgood 💯

FlexasaurusRex ◨-◨ 🦖💎Farcaster
FlexasaurusRex ◨-◨ 🦖💎
Commented 7 months ago

100% facts.

Block.base.eth 🔵Farcaster
Block.base.eth 🔵
Commented 7 months ago

I am glad to see a new addition to your team, he is a great guy and I am sure you will be able to implement your plans! and you will come up with a bunch of new grandiose ideas.

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 7 months ago

It will definitely help to have someone to lighten my load!

Block.base.eth 🔵Farcaster
Block.base.eth 🔵
Commented 7 months ago

Of course, over time the channel will grow even more and you will need new people for the team, I hope you can find a person as good as @roguehax.eth

Jon CommstarkFarcaster
Jon Commstark
Commented 7 months ago

Welcome as new leader 👏 @roguehax.eth

RogueHax 🎩🎯Farcaster
RogueHax 🎩🎯
Commented 7 months ago

A warpcast legend 😲 thanx my man and thank you for all the work you do here too

Archilles ༄ 🎩Farcaster
Archilles ༄ 🎩
Commented 7 months ago

Congratulations rogue 🎉

BreechFarcaster
Breech
Commented 7 months ago

Very well deserved!! @roguehax.eth is the fooking man, the homie, and the brotha!! 🫂 💜 🤝

RogueHax 🎩🎯Farcaster
RogueHax 🎩🎯
Commented 7 months ago

My first bro on this platform breech my day 1 homie thanks fam 🫂🥲

ArrotuFarcaster
Arrotu
Commented 7 months ago

Keep building it 👌

AtnsMDXFarcaster
AtnsMDX
Commented 7 months ago

congrats 🎊

joshisdead.ethFarcaster
joshisdead.eth
Commented 7 months ago

Noice! Congrats, rogue! 🎩 I would love a trial to be a /success member. Is there a 1-week free trial? 😂 I just wanna see what it will be like to be in the community.

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 7 months ago

There isn’t at this time, but maybe something we do down the road. The cost is really low - .0025 eth per month, with 50% of that going back to subscriber rewards. Really, we just use the money to fund raffles, and other rewards. Most members make a profit.

joshisdead.ethFarcaster
joshisdead.eth
Commented 7 months ago

I'll check it after the weekend, Maretus! Thanks for /success. I was able to read such motivational stories! I also enjoy your raffles. I will surely check this!!! 💯✨ Keep building 👏

RogueHax 🎩🎯Farcaster
RogueHax 🎩🎯
Commented 7 months ago

If you wanna see commit for a month its too cheap of a membership fee for there to need to be a trial.

joshisdead.ethFarcaster
joshisdead.eth
Commented 7 months ago

Will see through after this weekend. I'll touch some grass for the mean time

SteveNFarcaster
SteveN
Commented 7 months ago

Thanks! A trial sounds like a great way to explore!

Mary 🎩Farcaster
Mary 🎩
Commented 7 months ago

Perfectly well deserved He's the goat 🔥

RafaelloFarcaster
Rafaello
Commented 7 months ago

Congratulations @roguehax.eth you deserve it

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 11 months ago

I have made the difficult decision to end support for my Alfafrens channel this week. It’s not a decision I make lightly, but it makes sense for me. Here's why: https://paragraph.xyz/@maretus.eth/why-i-am-ending-support-for-my-alfafrens-channel?referrer=0xcb69c793478a7355178979ae0be453bf61c378ee

Dvyne🎩Farcaster
Dvyne🎩
Commented 11 months ago

I was having this same thoughts today and i removed all my degen from alfafrens around 12 hours ago, idk but I don't think i can keep up with, maybe the future is brighter though, left my $ALFA staked though

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 11 months ago

Yeah, I think it's actually a great idea and it could have it's place. But too many people joined thinking it was a place to make money, not consume content, and that warped expectations for the platform. The platform needs creators and consumers, but currently has far too few “consumers”.

Dvyne🎩Farcaster
Dvyne🎩
Commented 11 months ago

You said it better Also felt lost as to what it's actually all about too

𝑶𝒕𝒕𝒊🎩🌊Farcaster
𝑶𝒕𝒕𝒊🎩🌊
Commented 11 months ago

I agree with this

ch0p🎩Farcaster
ch0p🎩
Commented 11 months ago

Very interesting. I guess you are focusing on /success more so now?

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 11 months ago

Yea, all of the same subscribers from my alfafrens are also in /success, but there they can all meet and communicate. On alfafrens, they had no idea who each other were. I think there is more power in that, for me personally. I want to build a community.

ch0p🎩Farcaster
ch0p🎩
Commented 11 months ago

I love the decision brother! Keep up all the amazingly hard work 💪

AndrewFarcaster
Andrew
Commented 11 months ago

👊

TimFarcaster
Tim
Commented 11 months ago

I decided to do the same last week and just staked most of my Alfa on big channels. Support your decision and makes sense to me.

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 11 months ago

Thanks for saying that bro. I was nervous to say this, so having other people agree makes me feel a lot better.

RuhulFarcaster
Ruhul
Commented 11 months ago

Appreciated. Listening yourself is way better than just going with the flow ❤️

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 11 months ago

Thanks for the help figuring out the frame bro. Much appreciated!

RuhulFarcaster
Ruhul
Commented 11 months ago

It's an honor for me ❤️

JahkayFarcaster
Jahkay
Commented 11 months ago

I support this decision from you! I think this will give you some more time to focus on /success Good stuff brother!!

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 11 months ago

Thanks bro. I just want to build a community. 🤙🏼

JahkayFarcaster
Jahkay
Commented 11 months ago

You are doing a hell of a job mayor!!

pentacleFarcaster
pentacle
Commented 11 months ago

yep i just didn't have enough time to focus on another platform tbh - i was never destined to have a private chat that i had to hold together without a general convo going on in there

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 11 months ago

Same. I really like the aspect of building community around private chats that have organic flow without being "driven".

pentacleFarcaster
pentacle
Commented 11 months ago

yep i really like the tram building it but i simply don’t have the time to make another level of content

Aini 🎩 🎭Farcaster
Aini 🎩 🎭
Commented 11 months ago

U are devoting yourself for a great cause. Good luck buddy !

itslemon.eth 🎩Farcaster
itslemon.eth 🎩
Commented 11 months ago

Welcome to the club brother. I made that decision last week.

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 11 months ago

I've been going back and forth about it for awhile. Asked my subscribers and most seemed to agree, so listening to them more than myself.

itslemon.eth 🎩Farcaster
itslemon.eth 🎩
Commented 11 months ago

Makes the most sense. Alfa had a huge drop off. Hopefully you're not deep in the hole like some of us.

not_not_Duna 🍖➰Farcaster
not_not_Duna 🍖➰
Commented 11 months ago

I understand why, and you have my full support. The success syndicate is an epic journey and a hella big one 💜 💜 💜

MaretusFarcaster
Maretus
Commented 11 months ago

Heck yea and we're just getting started! I can't wait to see what more we do. I have big plans!

not_not_Duna 🍖➰Farcaster
not_not_Duna 🍖➰
Commented 11 months ago

Is it safe to unsubscribe?

Why I Am Ending Support For My Alfafrens Channel