"it seems dumb but it’s super smart.” /fwb

Memes

Friends With Benefits

Exposure to different tools via @fwb builders is fun. A bit overwhelming. 

So many tools to build. Creative future

FWB FEST

Yay!!!! Also @losingmyego sick posterrrr 🤘

FEST25 LINEUP REVEALED 📡 

📡 AUGUST 1-3, 2025 IDYLLWILD, CA 📡 With support from our partners, FEST25 tickets are now $99 (!!!)

We know the world asks a lot—this is our way of opening the door a little wider. Join us for a weekend that makes the internet feel human again 🫂3 https://t.co/f9Pbu3d3HD

film+photo+design+code — building PublicAssembly

Yay!!!! Also @losingmyego sick posterrrr 🤘

https://x.com/fwbtweets/status/1922325016793764341?s=46

started Dhlagren with my reading group and can’t put it down 

can’t believe i haven’t read any Delany before

Crypto: The Game

We just created the easiest way to get paid in crypto.

◆ Choose token 
◆ Generate link
◆ Get paid

Reply with a payment link for $1 and we'll send it → https://thirdweb.com/pay

Build anything onchain: https://thirdweb.com

Frames v2 starter: https://github.com/thirdweb-example/farcaster-starter

https://warpcast.com/~/channel/thirdweb

https://thirdweb.com/pay?chainId=1&recipientAddress=0x924C15E11612b0F58968e90F566E52BbA41870A0&tokenAddress=0x163f8C2467924be0ae7B5347228CABF260318753&amount=1000000000000000000&clientId=d391b93f5f62d9c15f67142e43841acc

Imagine humanizing technology by embedding emotional intelligence and cultural awareness into emerging tech. 

Imagine tools that foster intimacy, agency and spiritual growth. Technology should amplify authenticity, not diminish it.

I'm a Builder-Pragmatist (-4.5, 3.0) on the Onchain Alignment Chart! Check out your position:

Zora

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Travel

🎟️ FEST25 TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️ https://www.fwbfest.info/

FEST25 is Jul 31 - Aug 3 
The defining internet festival returns for a 4th year to the majestic campus of Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild, CA.

Tickets powered by Mesh via Scene Infrastructure Company. 

Pay with credit card, stablecoin, ETH, $FWB or any token. Payment plans available. https://www.fwbfest.info/

Thank you to our early supporters 💫
@base
Polygon
House of Paper
Voices Onchain
Envelop

Artists + speakers coming 🔜

👁️🌲👁️‍🗨️👁️🌲👁️‍🗨️👁️🌲👁️‍🗨️

**Calling All Builders** Introducing World Build: a collaborative program between @worldcoin and FWB – in partnership with Blockchain Capital, Alchemy, Bain Capital Crypto, and Variant – to build the next generation of breakout Mini Apps for World’s 22M+ users.

What's in it for builders:
- Up to $200K in grant funding
- Build for World App's 22M+ users, including 10M+ verified humans
- Fully funded residential build sprint in Argentina
- Pitch to top VCs including Bain Crypto Capital, Blockchain Capital, & Variant
- Support from World's product & leadership teams

Key dates:
- Hybrid Hackathon online & in NYC: February 6-8, 2025
- Residential Build Sprint in Buenos Aires: February 21-28, 2025
- Online Build Program: March-April 2025
- IRL Demo Day: May 2025

First round applications close February 1st. Early applications get priority consideration. FWB member applications automatically accepted! 

Apply on Luma: https://lu.ma/20bcegsw

Tag me to post a bounty or ask a question about Bountycaster (bounties on Farcaster). Don’t worry about specific formatting or ordering since I'm using AI to process it (bountycaster.xyz) /bounties. FAQ: bountycaster.xyz/faq

Looking for a Talent Ops person to join our team. Someone with a mix recruitment and operations experience. 

- Recruitment xp: Understanding of what a good engineer looks like
- Operations xp: Ability to execute and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ideally 4-5 hours overlap with EST (remote OK)
- Web3 experience a plus

$100 USDC for whoever can introduce me to the person who ends up getting hired. Deadline 01/26/2025

@bountybot

Goth Vibes

DNA, Genomics, Bioinformatics 🧬

a humble servant to an internet community

“An All-Purpose Blueprint for How to Build a Vibe” 

>> MINT THE PDF ~~ 0ETH open edition on @zora @base commemorating our updated release of our event pattern language.

A social network for the new creator economy.

“An All-Purpose Blueprint for How to Build a Vibe” 

>> MINT THE PDF ~~ 0ETH open edition on @zora @base commemorating our updated release of our event pattern language. https://zora.co/collect/base:0x153a4d8e42641dfd9788e2dcbed2446efac6b284/1

Thank you to everyone who came to the 2nd annual dim sum party and especially those who introduced themselves by describing their discord pfp (actually very helpful).