Farcaster

GM Farcaster (podcast)

a common theme across the 50+ interviews we've done in the last 10 days is that it is HARD for new users to get started, know where to cast, find their footing and like-minded people.

starter packs, /gmfarcaster, FC newsletters, and finding a "onboarding buddy" help — what else? what needs to be better? how?

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I'd love to just on a call anytime to help.

I think a community board would be beneficial.

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Structured Community Hub Approach
Proposal: Create a Farcaster Community Board (FCB)—a centralized, structured space for new users to navigate the platform with ease.

Key Features:

Topic-Based Channels: Users choose categories like "Crypto," "Gaming," "Tech," or "Casual Socializing" to immediately find relevant casts.

Mentorship Pairing: Opt-in feature that matches new users with experienced ones for onboarding guidance.

Guided First Casts: A prompt-driven system that encourages newcomers to post with templates like "Introduce Yourself" or "First Impressions."

Real-Time Q&A Sessions: Weekly live discussions where experienced members answer questions.
Why It Works:

Gives new users a clear entry point.
Reduces friction in engagement.
Builds organic connections without forced engagement.

Some options 

Option 2: Gamified Onboarding & Discovery
Proposal: Implement "Farcaster Quests"—an interactive, achievement-based onboarding experience.

Key Features:

Step-by-Step Tasks: Users complete actions like "Cast your first message," "Reply to 3 people," and "Join a niche channel."

Badge System: Unlockable rewards that display experience levels and encourage engagement.

Leaderboard for Onboarding Buddies: Recognizes users who help onboard the most newcomers.

AI-Driven Personalized Suggestions: After a short survey, users receive suggested channels, follows, and casts.

Why It Works: Incentivizes onboarding without overwhelming new users.
Encourages proactive engagement and social bonding. Helps structure the user journey without requiring manual guidance.

These are basic ideas to build off, not adopt precisely.

great ideas! the gamified onboarding is smart, especially now that we have wallet.

Some options 

Option 2: Gamified Onboarding & Discovery
Proposal: Implement "Farcaster Quests"—an interactive, achievement-based onboarding experience.

Key Features:

Step-by-Step Tasks: Users complete actions like "Cast your first message," "Reply to 3 people," and "Join a niche channel."

Badge System: Unlockable rewards that display experience levels and encourage engagement.

Leaderboard for Onboarding Buddies: Recognizes users who help onboard the most newcomers.

AI-Driven Personalized Suggestions: After a short survey, users receive suggested channels, follows, and casts.

Why It Works: Incentivizes onboarding without overwhelming new users.
Encourages proactive engagement and social bonding. Helps structure the user journey without requiring manual guidance.

These are basic ideas to build off, not adopt precisely. 

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