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Dan Romero
@dwr.eth
A common misconception I see in product thinking / suggestions here: just do this thing I as a power user (or someone interested in decentralization) want. We're well past that from a growth standpoint. Settings and ethos aren't useful for driving at-scale consumer growth. The average new user is only interested in sign up or using Farcaster if they believe they will be entertained or make money (likely because a friend told them about it).
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shoni.eth
@alexpaden
do you prefer the average new user belongs to any particular subgroup of crypto like builder, founder, gambler, lurker, etc
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Peter Kim
@peter
good take, and *most* devs only care about distribution and whether they can make money
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Koolkheart
@koolkheart.eth
Can confirm. I’ve onboarded friends and they don’t care about protocol ideals, they care about if fc will be fun or useful to them every day
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Igor Yuzovitskiy
@igoryuzo.eth
I might be projecting here but aside from entertainment and money, users want to be seen and recognized. At least users in high GDP per capita countries. It's much easier to achieve this on Farcaster than X.
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CHRIS DOLINSKI
@1dolinski
True one reason why mini apps are so special, they bridge the customization gap
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Leo
@leohenkels
First time a sent a Farcaster video to my family! Must be a good sign. I think the social share for videos should preview better on iMessage. Good be a good way for you guys to onboard.
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@jonathancolton
You’re right—what power users want ≠ growth. But JTBD (Jobs to Be Done) tells us “entertainment” and “make money” are just functional jobs. People buy with their emotions. People join if they believe: “This will be worth it—socially, emotionally, or financially.” The real unlock: show that payoff fast.
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meta-david 💥| Building Scoop3
@metadavid
Initial impressions are everything. Default has to be dead simple.
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@garyweinstein
So my food photos might have a chance…
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Kyle B
@kyb
You’re right given the current user base. But in my opinion, that last part (what new users are only interested in) is only true because Farcaster refuses to grow/market beyond the crypto crowd.
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Jon Commstark
@commstark
Yes exactly
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killjoy.eth
@killjoy
New users should receive a feedback pop up every 6 hours with just
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eloweneth
@stipzzz
Exactly. Power user driven design often forgets that most users don’t care about principles they care about value. Entertainment, status, or income. Growth only comes when the average person sees a clear personal benefit.
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@non07777.eth
That's true Have you been thinking about that for a long time?
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@drrrner.eth
Are both not mutually inclusive when you think about it
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Valersea
@valersea.eth
Yeah, this makes a lot of sense. Most people just want something fun or useful right away — they’re not thinking about values or settings at first. If it doesn’t hook them fast, they’re out. Power users forget how different the average user mindset is.
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De Boy
@deboy
I just realize something here 🤔
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@ayann
It’s tough, but true most of new users don’t care about ideals or features. They come for the fun, the money, or because a friend said it’s cool. Growth follows emotion, not ethos.
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@rostyslavbortman.eth
But they are useful for the builder you attracting which results in apps I think settings and ethos are very important because you want builders to build long-term on your platform, believe in your project and you, not just extract value
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