Highlights from Farcaster: A Lively 24 Hours of Updates and Announcements
if “just ship product” was a person
Jacob captured the essence of Farcaster's hustle with a witty cast that struck a chord with many in the community. A flurry of likes and recasts ensued, showcasing the network's appreciation for relentless innovation.
Channel casts get more views
Varun Srinivasan announced an update on Farcaster's feed. Channel casts from non-followed users will now appear more frequently, aiming to enhance the overall user experience.
Daylight Energy Funding
Guy enthusiastically shared that a16zcrypto is leading a $9M Series A funding for Daylight Energy, a decentralized energy management protocol designed to empower users through data sharing and control.
Composer Actions on Web
Dan Romero announced the availability of Composer Actions on Warpcast web, significantly improving the feature set for users engaging via browser.
Dominion Tournament Revival
Varun Srinivasan gauged interest in reviving a Dominion Tournament, sparking excitement among board game enthusiasts.
Open Professional Networks
Icebreaker revealed a $5M Seed round led by CoinFund to create a decentralized professional network, striving to enhance trust, identity, and interoperability.
Farcaster Updates Request
Dan Romero invited developers to suggest improvements for Farcaster, with options ranging from better frame functionality to enhanced Sign-in reliability.
Basecamp001 Hype
Base's post hinted at the imminent excitement for Basecamp001, keeping the community abuzz with anticipation.
Hypersubscription Gated Polls
Colin Johnson introduced a new feature allowing polls to be gated by hypersubscriptions, ensuring that feedback is limited to committed followers.
Vitalik: An Ethereum Story
Presale tickets for the film "Vitalik: An Ethereum Story" went live, offering exclusive token-gated streaming access on September 20.
Used Kia Soul and Machete Meme
A meme titled "Used Kia Soul and machete! Used Kia Soul and machete!" added a humorous twist to the ongoing 'keccar' narrative.
Composer Action: AI Enhancements
Haole introduced a new Composer Action integrating AI, allowing users to enhance their casts with grammatical improvements directly through Warpcast.
New Frame and Composer Actions
Kartik announced the release of new actions for frames: auth and compose, adding smoother authentication and custom composition for a seamless user experience.
Late Night Crew Gathering
Zinger invited Farcasters to join the Late Night Crew using the Buttrfly app, promising a blend of socializing and Farcaster’s unique vibes.
Power Badge Experiment
Varun Srinivasan shared an experiment to hide power badges for a week, aiming to investigate whether this helps new users gain more follows.
Local Protocol Expert Hosting
Jared Hecht thanked community members for tips on using view.art, reflecting Farcaster's collaborative atmosphere.
Feeding the Developer Community
Dan Romero's cast humorously addressed the intense engagement of the Farcaster developer community, highlighting their passion and commitment.
By weaving these varied posts into a single narrative, Farcaster distinctly highlights the community's dedication to development, innovation, and collaboration across a range of topics, from blockchain technology to social network dynamics.
